Kylian Mbappe is available for selection as Real Madrid aim to overturn a 3-0 first leg Champions League quarter-final deficit against Arsenal tonight.
Mbappe was dismissed in the first half of Los Blancos’ hard-fought 1-0 win in LaLiga at the weekend, with his initial yellow card for a bad challenge on Alaves midfielder Antonio Blanco upgraded to red following a VAR review.
Mbappe should once again start alongside Vinicius Jr in attack for Madrid, with the latter having played only half an hour off the bench against Alaves in preparation for Arsenal.
It was a similar case for Jude Bellingham, who will also return to Ancelotti’s starting lineup at the Santiago Bernabeu. He and Rodrygo should complete the attack.
Thibaut Courtois will start in goal as usual for Madrid, with Antonio Rudiger partnered by Raul Asencio at centre-back.
