Mbappe back to face Real Betis, says Ancelotti
Real Madrid's French forward Kylian Mbappe reacts to missing a chance to score during the Spanish league football match between Real Madrid CF and Girona FC at Santiago Bernabeu Stadium in Madrid on February 23, 2025. (Photo by Pierre-Philippe MARCOU / AFP)
The France forward was rested for Wednesday's 1-0 win at Real Sociedad in the Cup semi-final first leg after having a wisdom tooth removed.
"Mbappe's tooth? Well I think it's gone, and he's not going to get it back," Ancelotti told reporters.
"But apart from that he's doing very well, he's ready to play, with a lot of desire."
Reigning La Liga champions Madrid trail leaders Barcelona on goal difference in a tight title race, with Atletico Madrid just one point behind in third place.
They face a tricky trip to seventh-placed Betis on Saturday, before hosting Atletico in their Champions League last-16 first leg next Tuesday.
Mbappe has been in fine form in recent months, with 14 goals in his last 12 matches in all competitions.
Madrid will be without the suspended Jude Bellingham but Ancelotti played down fitness concerns over midfielder Fede Valverde.
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