Marca newspaper reported that Real Madrid will play the Real Sociedad match in the semi-finals of the Spanish King’s Cup with two players missing by decision of coach Carlo Ancelotti.
We are talking here about goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois, who is not expected to travel to Anoeta with the team, along with captain Fede Valverde.
Ancelotti wants to rest Valverde as much as possible for fear that his hamstring injury will recur and keep him out for a long time, and with the return of Lucas Vazquez and his recovery and the possibility of relying on Raul Asensio at right-back, he decided not to risk him against Sociedad.
As for Courtois, there is an internal decision that Andriy Lunin will play in the King’s Cup matches, so there is no need to tire the 32-year-old Belgian by traveling.
In the same context, Kylian Mbappe did not train on Tuesday, but not due to a muscle injury, but rather due to toothache.
According to Spanish media, the French international has had a tooth extracted and may not be able to play against Sociedad if the pain continues.
It should be noted that Jude Bellingham can play against Sociedad despite the suspension, as the penalty only applies to Spanish League matches.
