Why isn’t Kylian Mbappe playing for Real Madrid against Manchester City in the UEFA Champions League?

One of the biggest talking points ahead of kickoff revolves around the absence of Kylian Mbappe, whose unexpected omission has raised serious questions about Madrid’s chances in one of the most anticipated ties of the tournament.

A massive European night awaits at the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium, where Real Madrid hosts Manchester City in the first leg of their UEFA Champions League Round of 16 clash. Yet one of the biggest talking points ahead of kickoff revolves around the absence of Kylian Mbappe...