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Real Madrid boosted: Mbappe and Asensio fit to face Sociedad
13 Feb
Summary
- Kylian Mbappe cleared to play after knee issue scare.
- Raul Asensio also available despite recent flu symptoms.
- Bellingham remains sidelined, expected back in March.
Real Madrid's attacking force will be at full strength for their upcoming match against Real Sociedad on February 14, as Kylian Mbappe has been deemed fit to play. Mbappe, the league's top scorer, had been a doubt due to a knee concern, but images from team training confirm his availability, much to the relief of coach Alvaro Arbeloa and the fans.
Adding to the good news, Raul Asensio has also overcome a bout of flu that kept him from training. Both players were being monitored closely by medical staff, with contingency plans in place should they have been ruled out. Their availability is critical as Real Madrid faces an in-form Real Sociedad side.
Despite the return of key players, Jude Bellingham remains unavailable. The star midfielder is still recovering from an injury and is not anticipated to return until March. This means Arbeloa may still consider rotation, especially with a Champions League playoff match against Benfica on the horizon.
