Mbappé's Dental Drama: Real Madrid Ready for Copa Clash

Kylian Mbappé will play for Real Madrid in the Copa del Rey semifinal despite a recent dental issue. Coach Carlo Ancelotti confirmed his availability for the match against Real Sociedad. Madrid seeks a second Copa final in three seasons. Mbappé's recent performance includes a hat trick against Manchester City.

Kylian Mbappé missed a practice session due to a dental problem but remains set to play for Real Madrid in the upcoming Copa del Rey semifinal against Real Sociedad, according to coach Carlo Ancelotti.

Real Madrid, eager to reach their second Copa final in three seasons, will face Sociedad in the first leg of the semifinals on Wednesday. Ancelotti confirmed in a pre-match press conference that although Mbappé had a tooth issue preventing him from training, he will travel with the team and is available to play.

Mbappé didn’t score in Madrid's recent 2-0 victory over Girona, but he boasts six goals in his last four appearances, including a standout hat trick in the Champions League playoffs against Manchester City. If Mbappé is sidelined, Brazil's Endrick may step in as his replacement. Meanwhile, Real Madrid was last crowned Copa champions in 2023, while Sociedad hasn't reached the semifinals since their 2020 title win.