Barcelona vs Real Madrid: Confirmed Starting Lineup Announced For Copa del Rey Final

Real Madrid take on Barcelona in the Copa del Rey final, the third installment of the El Clasico this season. Los Blancos will be hoping this one does not follow suit, losing the previous two this season.
Carlo Ancelotti was sweating on the fitness of striker Kylian Mbappe after missing the previous game with an ankle injury. Unfortunately, he can only make the bench, which he deemed not fully fit after a fitness test.
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Vinicius Jr. and Rodrygo start up top, with Jude Bellingham back in the squad alongside Dani ceballos in midfield. Ferland Mendy makes his first start in over two months after his injury.
Real Madrid Starting Eleven vs Barcelona In The Copa del Rey Final:
1. Courtois
17. Vazquez
35. Asencio
22. Rudiger
23. Mendy
8. Valverde
14. Tchouameni
8. Ceballos
5. Bellingham
11. Rodrygo
7. Vini Jr.
📋✅ Our starting XI for the Copa del Rey final!
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