Barca just lost, Real Madrid immediately received a huge boost

Right after their archrival Barcelona suffered a harsh blow in the Copa del Rey, Real Madrid instantly welcomed great news as superstar Kylian Mbappe officially recovered from injury.

The atmosphere in Spanish football is heating up intensely after giant Barcelona unexpectedly stumbled in the Copa del Rey against Atletico Madrid. While their rival is licking wounds after defeat, Real Madrid received the most joyful news from Valdebebas training ground: top scorer Kylian Mbappe officially returned to train with the first team on Friday.

Mbappe’s presence on the training field has dispelled concerns about the left knee injury that kept him out of the previous two sessions. The French forward fully participated in tactical drills and warm-ups with the squad, showing that his discomfort has completely disappeared.

This is a very strong signal sent to Real Sociedad – their next opponent in La Liga, where Real Madrid trails Barca by just one point and is eager to overturn the standings.

Coach Alvaro Arbeloa, during the pre-match press conference, showed no hesitation in expressing his satisfaction as he confirmed the condition of his star player: “Kylian Mbappe is fine, he has trained with the whole team and will be ready for tomorrow’s match.”.

This comeback is crucial for Real as they face a severe squad crisis with the absence of Jude Bellingham, Rodrygo, and Eder Militao.

Mbappe’s impact this season is undeniable. The 27-year-old is in phenomenal form with 38 goals and 5 assists in 31 matches. Having Mbappe in the lineup means Real Madrid not only has a goal-scoring machine but also a psychological anchor to exploit Barcelona’s declining morale following their cup defeat.

Given that Real Sociedad is a tough opponent, Mbappe’s readiness along with defender Raul Asencio’s return eases Arbeloa’s personnel worries. Real Madrid is now prepared to turn Barca’s pain into motivation to surge ahead more fiercely than ever in the thrilling La Liga title race.