It is becoming clear when K. Mbappe will return to the field.

2026-03-11 15:39 © scanpix

Man City defenders can breathe a sigh of relief – this evening they will not have to stop Real Madrid forward Kylian Mbappe.

It has been officially announced that the Frenchman is not included in the squad for the first leg of the Champions League round of 16 match against the English.

According to L'Equipe, the player, who is quickly recovering from a leg injury, will definitely miss the next two Real matches. Good news was also heard by the Elche team.

This means that Mbappe has the opportunity to punish the Man City team in the return leg of the round of 16 match, which will be played on March 17 in England.

However, the Frenchman will only be allowed on the pitch if the Spaniards have a real chance of progressing to the quarter-finals.

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