A player in a white uniform gestures with his hand near the crests of Atlético de Madrid and Real Madrid, with the L'Équipe logo in red.
Mbappé making a hand gesture, the crests of Real Madrid and Atlético, and the L'Equipe logo | Camara Real Madrid Confidencial
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Mbappé's Physique Raised Alarms Ahead of the Champions League Derby

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Borja Díaz

Mbappé has become the main protagonist of the classic even before the start of the match. The Frenchman trained alone the day before the match and was doubtful for the Atlético – Real Madrid. Finally, he will be there, at least in the squad, after making it official.

The white team has included Kylian in the official squad list for the Champions classic. However, that still didn't solve the doubts about the real condition of the French player. We don't know if he will be able to start or if he will have to wait for his opportunity on the bench.

A coach in a white jacket with a hood greets a player in an orange uniform in a stadium full of spectators.
Ancelotti Shaking Hands with Mbappé and Him Looking at the Ground | Reuters

However, L'Équipe has announced how Mbappé is doing, what his condition is for the classic. They indicate that he has undergone a medical examination after the blow he received against Rayo Vallecano. They also point out that he would start against Atlético de Madrid at the Metropolitano.

Therefore, despite the doubts that have surrounded Mbappé, it seems that he is already recovered. He will not miss such an important match as the return leg of the Champions round of 16. Many spotlights will be on him after his performance at the Bernabéu.

Mbappé Wants to Make a Statement and Assert Himself Against Atlético

Mbappé was not at his level in the first leg against Atlético in the Champions round of 16. He was hampered by the extraction of a tooth that prevented him from training normally. Of the front three, he was the least active, barely generating any danger during the 90 minutes.

Soccer players competing for the ball in a match in the rain.
Mbappé dribbling past two Betis players | Real Madrid Confidencial

Additionally, he couldn't be in the league match at the Metropolitano in the first leg due to an injury. Therefore, it will be the first time he visits the red-and-white stadium eager to assert himself. He wants to step up and be decisive for Real Madrid in this duel.

For this, he is already recovered from his physical problems and is included in the squad list for the match. Everything points to him being a starter against the colchoneros and having a magnifying glass on him. After his hat-trick against City, he is expected to be decisive.

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