Will Mbappé play? Real announce squad for Benfica clash

In the preliminary playoff round of the UEFA Champions League, Real Madrid travel to face Benfica and have officially announced their starting line-up.

Details: Carlo Ancelotti has named a strongest-possible XI, including Kylian Mbappé, who missed the previous match. Vinícius Júnior, Arda Güler and Federico Valverde are also in the starting line-up.

This season, Mbappé has featured in 31 matches across all competitions, scoring 38 goals and providing five assists.

The match between Real Madrid and Benfica will take place on Tuesday, February 17, with kick-off scheduled for 21:00 CET. It will be the first leg of this round.

Recall: The 25-year-old Real Madrid winger Vinícius Júnior has informed the club’s hierarchy that he wants a definitive answer regarding his new contract.