France international of Cameroonian descent Kylian Mbappe will not be available when Real Madrid take on Real Sociedad in the Spanish Copa del Rey semifinal clash.
Mbappe, who has been in a rich vein of form in recent times missed training on Tuesday due to dental issues.
However, the Spanish giants will miss the services of their talisman for the crucial first leg clash
Meanwhile, goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois and key central midfielder Federico Valverde are also not in the squad. The decision to exclude the duo is to give them enough rest for subsequent matches.
The 27-year-old enterprising forward has racked up 27 goals and provided four assists from 38 games across competitions this season.
His absence is expected to affect Real Madrid’s attack for the crucial game against Real Sociedad.
