While much of the talk about the game has departed from football, after Real Madrid confirmed that they would be present against Barcelona for the Copa del Rey final, Carlo Ancelotti must plot a way

Kylian Mbappe missed Real Madrid's last two outings in La Liga. The French forward was suspended for the game against Athletic Bilbao, that took place last week and was rested against Getafe owing to an ankle issue.

Real Madrid continue to cling on by a thread in the La Liga title race as they travel to meet Getafe in a midweek bout on Wednesday.