Spanish football has rejected Real Madrid's demands with the match set to go ahead with the scheduled officiating team

While Mbappe’s return is a boost, following an injury against Arsenal, versatile Frenchman Eduardo Camavinga and full-back David Alaba are both set to miss out after picking up injuries in Wednesday night’s away win over Getafe. Alaba started the match but took an early shower, replaced at halftime with a muscle problem.

Real Madrid’s refusal to participate in the Copa del Rey final against Barcelona had sparked severe controversy, following a press conference by referees De Burgos Bengoetxea and Gonzalez Fuertes