Kylian Mbappe set to start for Real Madrid against Sevilla 

Kylian Mbappe is expected to return to Real Madrid’s starting lineup for the Sevilla clash despite the public fallout with manager Alvaro Arbeloa, according to Marca.

Arbeloa’s biggest surprise in the team selection is Mbappe’s return to the starting eleven after being benched against Real Oviedo. The French forward came on to boos in that previous match and reacted angrily afterward in the mixed zone. Since then, Arbeloa has tried to play down the tension, even as the situation has drawn heavy attention.

Marca adds that Mbappe is also fighting for the Pichichi trophy, providing a strong sporting reason to keep him in the starting team. That makes his inclusion look more like a football decision than a disciplinary one.

The relationship between the player and coach remains strained, but the club appears to be prioritizing performance on the pitch. Real Madrid want Mbappe on the field at a crucial stage of the season.

Despite the off-field controversy, Madrid are backing one of their biggest stars as they push for results in the final weeks of the campaign.