Is Kylian Mbappe playing today? Projected lineups for Real Madrid vs Sevilla in 2026-27 LaLiga season Matchday 9

**© Alex Caparros/Getty Images**Kylian Mbappe of Real Madrid

Real Madrid and Sevilla meet in the 2026-27 LaLiga season in a crucial match for both squads, as the top teams in the standings have already won their duels. Here are the projected lineups.

Real Madrid come in off a win against Villarreal (1-0). They won their UEFA Champions League match against Roma in an epic 4-3 comeback, receiving a big boost for their return to LaLiga.

Sevilla come in off a draw against Levante (3-3). They are currently in 5th position in the standings, but a win could send them to the 4th position, which is currently being hold by Real Madrid.

Real Madrid projected lineup

Real Madrid line up in a 4-2-3-1. Ferland Mendy is unavailable. However, Kylian Mbappe is completely healthy and is set to start for Los Blancos in this key duel.

Real Madrid projected starting XI (4-2-3-1): Thibaut Courtois, Denzel Dumfries, Ibrahima Konaté, Dean Huijsen, Marc Cucurella, Federico Valverde, Jude Bellingham, Aurélien Tchouaméni, Arda Güler, Kylian Mbappé, Yan Diomande. Coach: José Mourinho.

Sevilla projected lineup

Sevilla line up in a 4-2-3-1. Miguel Sierra is unavailable.

Sevilla projected starting XI (4-2-3-1): Odysseas Vlachodimos, Juan Iglesias, Andrés Gallo López, Kike Salas, Gabriel Suazo, Arouna Sangante, Youssouf Fofana, Lucien Agoumé, Chidera Ejuke, Robbie Ure, Félix Correia. Coach: Luis García Plaza.