Madrid squad list for Copa del Rey semi-final against Real Sociedad

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Courtois, Valverde and Mbappe are left out of the squad. EFE/Real Madrid

Real Madrid have announced their squad list for the match at the Reale Arena against Real Sociedad. Carlo Ancelotti has decided not to include three important players: Thibaut Courtois, Fede Valverde and Kylian Mbappe.

The semi-finals of the Copa del Rey bring together Real Sociedad and Real Madrid in the first leg in San Sebastian. A first match that will overload the schedule and that may have influenced Ancelotti to decide to do without some players who could be a bit injured for the game.

Neither Courtois, Fede Valverde nor Mbappe. The Belgian goalkeeper, beyond some discomfort, knows that Lunin will play in the cup. The Uruguayan midfielder, in his case, was already a bit injured for the Champions League tie against Manchester City and Ancelotti is prioritising his recovery.

Mbappe will also be absent. The Frenchman is perhaps the most notable absentee. He didn't train with the group on Tuesday and, after maintaining those toothaches, the Italian coach has decided to rest him because he hasn't been able to rest well because of it, according to ‘AS’. A rest that is in line with Ancelotti's words about how busy the team's schedule is.