Mbappé & Bellingham Absent! Ancelotti Unveils Real Madrid Squad for Leganés Clash Amidst High-Stakes Pressure

Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti has announced his squad for the highly anticipated Copa del Rey quarterfinal match against Leganes.

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The Italian tactician has named a strong lineup, despite resting several key players.

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Line up:

Notably absent from the squad are Thibaut Courtois, Dani Carvajal, Eder Militão, Antonio Rüdiger, David Alaba, Jude Bellingham, Eduardo Camavinga, and Kylian Mbappé.

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The absence of these players presents an opportunity for other squad members to showcase their skills.

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In a surprise move, 17-year-old Mario Rivas, a central defender, has been called up to the squad for the Leganes match.

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This could be a chance for the young player to gain valuable experience and make a name for himself