Real Madrid received a lift ahead of their Champions League clash with Manchester City after Kylian Mbappe was confirmed in the matchday squad. The update came shortly after SoftFootball reported on City's plans to target Madrid's weakened defence . The mood around the club had already been tense following the shock defeat to Celta Vigo .
Mbappe had raised concerns when he missed Tuesday's training session due to discomfort in his left leg, and there were questions over whether he would be fit enough for a high-intensity match.
He still carries a broken finger from the loss to Celta Vigo, but his involvement was never fully ruled out. With 25 goals across all competitions and a huge share of Madrid's goals in Europe, his presence offers Xabi Alonso some relief as pressure continues to mount.
