Real Madrid has sidelined Kylian Mbappe for their Copa del Rey semifinal clash against Real Sociedad on Wednesday due to a dental issue. The French superstar missed Tuesday’s training session, though coach Carlo Ancelotti confirmed that he will still travel to San Sebastián. Mbappe, who leads Madrid’s scoring charts with 28 goals in 39 appearances this season, was not the only absentee; midfielder Fede Valverde and goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois were also left out to recuperate from minor fitness issues. Meanwhile, England international Jude Bellingham returned to the squad after serving a suspension that kept him out of Sunday’s LaLiga win against Girona. In other semifinal action, Barcelona and Atletico Madrid produced a thrilling 4-4 draw in their first-leg encounter on Tuesday.
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