Arbeloa hopeful Mbappe will return for crucial Man City clash
Alvaro Arbeloa has expressed optimism that Kylian Mbappe will be fit to play against Manchester City in the Champions League. The Real Madrid coach shared updates on Mbappe’s recovery from a knee injury. Mbappe has missed recent matches but remains a key figure for the team. His return could boost Madrid’s chances in the upcoming decisive fixture.
Match highlights
- Alvaro Arbeloa said he is “confident” that Kylian Mbappe will be available for the second leg against Manchester City.
- Mbappe has been sidelined with a left knee sprain since late December and has not played since withdrawing from the squad to face Benfica in the Champions League on February 25.
- Real Madrid defeated Manchester City 3–0 in the first leg at the Bernabeu, with Federico Valverde scoring a hat-trick.
- Mbappe has scored 38 goals in 33 appearances for his club this season.
- His expected return comes ahead of the international break, where France will play friendlies against Brazil and Colombia in the United States.
