Carlo Ancelotti says Kylian Mbappe could be in contention to start for Real Madrid against Lille on Wednesday after missing the Madrid derby with a thigh injury. The 25-year-old suffered the problem during Madrid’s 3-2 victory at home to Alaves in La Liga and was expected to be ruled out for around three weeks.

Kylian Mbappe could make a shock return to the Real Madrid starting line up in their UEFA Champions League clash at Lille on October 1.The France captain missed the weekend 1-1 La Liga derby draw with Atletico Madrid due to a hamstring issue and was expected to remain sidelined until after the October international break.

Ethan Mbappé’s dream of facing his famous brother in the Champions League will have to wait. Lille coach Bruno Genesio has confirmed that Kylian’s younger brother Ethan is not fit to play against Real Madrid when the teams meet in the revamped Champions League on Wednesday.

The French forward was expected to be out until after the upcoming international break but appears to have made a quick recovery.

Real Madrid travel to face French side Lille on Wednesday evening in a Champions League clash in the league phase of the European competition.Goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois is expected to miss the tie

Kylian Mbappé and Real Madrid continue their UEFA Champions League title defense with a trip to France to take on Lille OSC at Decathlon Arena-Stade Pierre-Mauroy on Wednesday.

Real Madrid brace themselves for their second match of the UEFA Champions league as the Merengues take on Lille.The inclusion of Kylian Mbappe in the squad came as a surprise to many as he recovered