Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti has confirmed that both Jude Bellingham and Kylian Mbappé are available for selection for the team's upcoming UEFA Champions League quarter-final first leg. The pair had missed recent domestic matches due to minor injury and fitness concerns, respectively.
Bellingham, who has been managing an ankle issue, was rested for the La Liga match prior to the European fixture. Ancelotti stated the decision was precautionary to ensure his full fitness for the Champions League. The English midfielder is a key component of Madrid's attack this season.
Forward Kylian Mbappé, who joined Real Madrid in the summer of 2024, was also sidelined for a league game with a minor muscular complaint. The club's medical staff have cleared him to return to full training and he is expected to be in the squad for the crucial European tie.
Real Madrid faces Manchester City in the first leg of their Champions League quarter-final on April 8, 2026. The return of both star players provides a significant boost to Ancelotti's options as his team seeks to advance in the competition.
