MADRID, Feb 28, 2025 (BSS/AFP) - Kylian Mbappe is fit to start at Real Betis 
this weekend after missing Real Madrid's midweek Copa del Rey game after 
dental surgery, coach Carlo Ancelotti said Friday.

The France forward was rested for Wednesday's 1-0 win at Real Sociedad in the 
Cup semi-final first leg after having a wisdom tooth removed.

"Mbappe's tooth? Well I think it's gone, and he's not going to get it back," 
Ancelotti told reporters.

"But apart from that he's doing very well, he's ready to play, with a lot of 
desire."

Reigning La Liga champions Madrid trail leaders Barcelona on goal difference 
in a tight title race, with Atletico Madrid just one point behind in third 
place.

They face a tricky trip to seventh-placed Betis on Saturday, before hosting 
Atletico in their Champions League last-16 first leg next Tuesday.

Mbappe has been in fine form in recent months, with 14 goals in his last 12 
matches in all competitions.

Madrid will be without the suspended Jude Bellingham but Ancelotti played 
down fitness concerns over midfielder Fede Valverde.