Archive · 18 Jun 2025
Mbappe Doubtful For Real Madrid's Club World Cup Opener
Real Madrid's star player, Kylian Mbappe, might not play in their upcoming Club World Cup game because he's sick.
Their new coach, Xabi Alonso, is also making his first appearance on the team's bench.
Some other key players, like Antonio Rudiger and Eduardo Camavinga, may not play either.
Their opponent, Al Hilal, also has a new coach.
Alonso is also deciding who will play at right-back, between Dani Carvajal and Trent Alexander-Arnold.
Kylian Mbappe is a doubt for Real Madrid's Club World Cup opener due to illness.
Xabi Alonso will make his debut as Real Madrid's head coach.
Antonio Rudiger and Eduardo Camavinga are also likely to miss the match.
Al Hilal will have Simone Inzaghi as their new coach.
Alonso commented on the competition between Dani Carvajal and Trent Alexander-Arnold.
- Who
- Real Madrid, Al Hilal, Kylian Mbappe, Xabi Alonso.
- What
- Real Madrid's preparation for their Club World Cup opener.
- When
- The Club World Cup opener.
- Where
- Miami, Hard Rock Stadium.
- Why
- To compete in the FIFA Club World Cup.
- Event
- FIFA Club World Cup
- Team
- Real Madrid
- Potential Absence
- Kylian Mbappe
- Coach Debut
- Xabi Alonso
- Opponent
- Al Hilal
Sources
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