The final La Liga match this Sunday is the Madrid Derby between Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid at the Bernabeu.
Real Madrid announced their sqaud list for the match against Atletico Madrid, and the team has more players back from injury like Jude Bellingham.
Kylian Mbappe, Real Madrid’s top goalscorer this season, returned to the squad last Tuesday in the second leg of the Champions League Round of 16 against Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium.
Mbappe did not start the match, but he came on the pitch in the 69th minute to replace Brahim Diaz.
Kylian Mbappe of Real Madrid runs with the ball during the UEFA Champions League 2025/26 Round of 16 Second Leg match between Manchester City FC and Real Madrid CF at City of Manchester Stadium on March 17, 2026 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Alex Pantling – UEFA/UEFA via Getty Images)Photo by Alex Pantling – UEFA/UEFA via Getty Images
(Photo by Alex Pantling – UEFA/UEFA via Getty Images)
Real Madrid fans ask themselves whether Mbappe will play and start against Atletico Madrid for tonight’s La Liga match, which is crucial for both teams.
Kylian Mbappe Set to Start for Real Madrid vs Atletico Madrid
According to L’Équipe, Kylian Mbappe will start for Real Madrid against Atletico Madrid tonight at the Bernabeu.
Mbappe would start his first game for Real Madrid since the La Liga match against Osasuna on February 21, 2026.
Mbappe is currently on 23 goals in La Liga in 23 appearances for Real Madrid and is the top goalscorer of the league so far. Mbappe also has the most goal contributions in the league with 27, four more than FC Barcelona’s Lamine Yamal.
This story was originally published by Athlon Sports on Mar 22, 2026, where it first appeared in the Soccer section. Add Athlon Sports as a Preferred Source by clicking here.