Kylian Mbappé will be part of Real Madrid’s trip to Manchester for the second leg of the Champions League Round of 16 against Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium.
The French star did not play in the first match, but he is determined to support his teammates and contribute at the right moment.
Mbappé’s left knee has shown significant improvement after three weeks of focused rehabilitation. Although the injury has not fully healed, the progress has opened the possibility for his participation.
Real Madrid’s medical staff decided on a conservative treatment, preferring physiotherapy and controlled exercises instead of surgical intervention. Currently the Champions League’s top scorer with 13 goals in eight matches, Mbappé is expected to start on the bench, following the same strategy used in the match against Barcelona in Jeddah.
His presence alone at the stadium boosts the team’s morale, while the coach will use him only if necessary, prioritizing caution over risk and aiming to secure qualification to the quarterfinals.
