Kylian Mbappe included in Real Madrid squad for Champions League clash against Lille following thigh injury.

The French forward was initially set to be sidelined until after the upcoming international break, but he has surprised many by making a speedy recovery.

Mbappe sustained the problem last Tuesday in the La Liga win over Alaves and was unavailable for Sunday's 1-1 derby draw at Atletico Madrid.

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Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti selected Mbappe in his squad on Monday for the trip to France to face Ligue 1 side Lille, who will be without the striker's injured brother Ethan.

Los Blancos goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois was not included in the squad after suffering a hip muscle injury against Atletico.

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