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Is Kylian Mbappe Playing Tonight for Real Madrid vs. Real Sociedad?

Originally posted on Athlon Sports | By Emmanuel Mendez | Last updated Feb 14, 2026 9:55 AM ET

Real Madrid have another test in La Liga as they take on Real Sociedad at the Santiago Bernabeu. Los Blancos could be top of the league for a few days with a win over Real Sociedad.

Real Sociedad are unbeaten in their last 11 matches across all competitions, which includes a La Liga win over FC Barcelona, and a first-leg Copa del Rey semifinal win over rivals Athletic Bilbao.

Ahead of Real Madrid vs Real Sociedad, reports in Spain revealed that Kylian Mbappe missed a few training sessions this week due to knee discomfort.

Mbappe is arguably Real Madrid's most important player this season, as he is their top goalscorer and scored in the previous league match against Valencia, where Real Madrid won 2-0 away from home.

Kylian Mbappe of Real Madrid scores his team's second goal during the LaLiga EA Sports match between Valencia CF and Real Madrid CF at Estadi de Mestalla on February 08, 2026 in Valencia, Spain. (Photo by Aitor Alcalde/Getty Images)Photo by Aitor Alcalde/Getty Images

Mbappe was rumored to miss the match against Real Sociedad to avoid any serious injury, but new photos of the player in the recent training session have changed things quickly.

Kylian Mbappe to play in Real Madrid vs Real Sociedad

Kylian Mbappe participated in the last training session for the match against Real Sociedad and is expected to play and start for Real Madrid.

Real Madrid manager Alvaro Arbeloa confirmed that Mbappe will be available for selection in the league match against Real Sociedad. Arbeloa said, "Mbappé is available for tomorrow."

Mbappe has 23 La Liga goals in 22 league matches played and has scored in six consecutive La Liga matches. Reports in Spain suggest that Mbappe is one of the first names in the starting lineup.

This article first appeared on Athlon Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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