AFCON 2025
Kylian Mbappe is yet to rejoin Real Madrid training following his hospitalization with acute gastroenteritis last week.
Mbappé was unexpectedly absent as Los Blancos played out a frustrating tie against Al Hilal in the first game of the FIFA Club World Cup.
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His initial omission by new coach Xabi Alonso was first put down to fever, before Real Madrid explained the full extent of the situation. Mbappé was treated in the hospital, which the club confirmed on Thursday. A later statement then revealed he had been discharged but would continue treatment.
Kylian Mbappé’s initial absence from Real Madrid’s lineup under new coach Xabi Alonso was attributed to a fever, but the club later clarified the situation.
On Thursday, Real Madrid confirmed that Mbappé had been hospitalized for treatment. A subsequent statement announced his discharge, noting he would continue receiving care.
Gonzalo García filled in for the France captain against Al Hilal, scoring to give Madrid the lead before the match ended in a draw. García is likely to feature again in the upcoming fixture against Pachuca.
Real Madrid are set to face Red Bull Salzburg in their final group match on June 27, where Mbappé could return, depending on his recovery progress.
If Madrid fail to defeat Pachuca, as happened with Al Hilal, the Salzburg game will carry significant pressure to secure a spot in the knockout stages of the competition.
