diff --git a/core/includes/bootstrap.inc b/core/includes/bootstrap.inc
index 3492c03..08be7ae 100644
--- a/core/includes/bootstrap.inc
+++ b/core/includes/bootstrap.inc
@@ -1882,10 +1882,13 @@ function drupal_handle_request($test_only = FALSE) {
   // @todo Remove this once everything in the bootstrap has been
   //   converted to services in the DIC.
   $kernel->boot();
-  drupal_bootstrap(DRUPAL_BOOTSTRAP_CODE);
 
   // Create a request object from the HttpFoundation.
   $request = Request::createFromGlobals();
+  Drupal::getContainer()->set('request', $request);
+
+  drupal_bootstrap(DRUPAL_BOOTSTRAP_CODE);
+
   $response = $kernel->handle($request)->prepare($request)->send();
 
   $kernel->terminate($request, $response);