Ancelotti Has Already Decided if Mbappé Will Play, They Reveal on 'El Chiringuito': '99%'

Real Madrid Arrive at the Second Leg of the Round of 16 at the Riyadh Air Metropolitano with Very Few Doubts. One of the last-minute changes Carlo Ancelotti might make in his starting eleven is centered around Kylian Mbappé, whose physical condition has been a topic of extensive debate. In recent hours, it has been suggested that the Madridist '9' might not be ready to start against Atlético de Madrid.

But the information handled by various media outlets and journalists contradicts those rumors caused by the physical doubts surrounding Kylian Mbappé. The blow suffered against Rayo Vallecano has created an interesting saga that has kept Madridists on edge... and which Edu Aguirre solved during the latest broadcast of "El Chiringuito de Jugones".

The journalist and panelist, always close to Real Madrid in every sense, has made it clear that Kylian Mbappé will start against Atlético de Madrid tonight. "On the day of the Rayo match, he received a strong blow to the ankle and today he hasn't trained with his teammates", recalls Edu Aguirre. "He only did a little gym work and then went out on the field alone to touch the ball a bit", he reveals about his latest training session at Valdebebas.

Taking into account what was seen yesterday at Ciudad Real Madrid, Edu Aguirre's statement is clear: "99% sure, Ancelotti has made the decision. 99% because there are almost 24 hours, a little less than 24 hours left for that match" so important for everyone at any level of the white club. "Tomorrow Mbappé will undergo a final test at Valdebebas", notes Edu Aguirre, which could be vital for the short-term future of the Bondy striker.

No Doubts

"The team is concentrated at Valdebebas, including Mbappé, and tomorrow morning Mbappé will undergo a final test", stated Edu Aguirre. Despite the medical diagnosis expected for the hours leading up to the 'Euroclassic' of the Champions League round of 16 second leg still pending, there is little debate.

Edu Aguirre points out that "Carlo Ancelotti's decision 99% is for Kylian Mbappé to start. Barring a major surprise, Mbappé will start at the Metropolitano" to go all out for the victory against Atlético de Madrid and secure the quarterfinals spot.

The journalist from "El Chiringuito de Jugones" warns: "I don't know how he's going to spend the night, how he wakes up, how that ankle is... but Ancelotti is clear that Mbappé will play" against Atlético de Madrid. He will do so, according to the sports talk show, starting in the initial eleven that the Reggiolo coach plans for a match where many things are at stake.

Because it's not just about securing a spot in the Champions League quarterfinals. In Santiago Bernabéu locker room, they see themselves fully capable of achieving the treble, but first, they must defeat Diego Pablo Simeone's team. That is the second of the two key matches, according to Josep Pedrerol, in Real Madrid's 24/25 season.