Alvaro Arbeloa reassures fans about Kylian Mbappé ahead of the Benfica Champions League playoffChampions League: Will Mbappé play against Benfica? Alvaro Arbeloa gives his verdictIn Monday's press

Despite reports that Mbappe will not be fit to face Levante this weekend, Real Madrid boss Arbeloa confirmed in his press conference that his star man will at least be in the squad to face the side 19th in La Liga. "He’s better and he’ll be in the squad," Arbeloa told reporters without elaborating any further.

Kylian Mbappé is the big news. The French forward, who had raised doubts after missing the field on Wednesday and working exclusively in the gym on Thursday, has trained today at the same pace as his teammates. His presence dispels fears of any serious physical discomfort.

Kylian Mbappe has fired a message at teammate Vinicius Jr. following the controversy surrounding a heated moment with Gianluca Prestianni during Real Madrid’s recent Champions League win over Benfica.

© Juan Manuel Serrano Arce/Getty ImagesKylian Mbappe of Real Madrid celebrates scoring his team's first goal with teammate Vinicius Junior. While the entire Real ...

Real Madrid will aim to bounce back from a shock La Liga loss that cost it the league lead when it hosts Getafe on Monday