Mbappe doubtful for Real Madrid鈥檚 Club World Cup opener against Al-Hilal

Real Madrid鈥檚 Vinicius Junior, Trent Alexander-Arnold, Rodrygo, Eder Militao and Kylian Mbappe during training at their Real Madrid Training 鈥� Gardens North Country District Park, Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, Jun. 15, 2025. (Reuters)

Club sources told Reuters that Mbappe woke up with a high fever
Mbappe has been instrumental for Real Madrid this season

MIAMI: Real Madrid鈥檚 Kylian Mbappe is a doubt for their opening Club World Cup match against 黑料社区n side Al-Hilal on Wednesday, after missing training on Tuesday due to illness.

Club sources told Reuters that Mbappe woke up with a high fever. While he has not been officially ruled out, the source said his availability for the clash at Miami鈥檚 Hard Rock Stadium was in 鈥渕ore than reasonable doubt鈥�.

The potential absence of Mbappe leaves newly-appointed Real Madrid manager Xabi Alonso facing a selection dilemma, as the Frenchman is currently the only recognized center forward in the squad.

Brazilian teenager Endrick, who could have provided an alternative, was left out of the traveling party following a leg muscle injury sustained during Real鈥檚 LaLiga fixture at Sevilla last month.

Mbappe has been instrumental for Real Madrid this season, scoring 31 LaLiga goals since his high-profile summer move from Paris St. Germain.

Real Madrid enter the tournament as one of the favorites, having dominated European football over the last decade, winning five of the last 10 Champions League titles.

Al-Hilal secured their place in the competition by triumphing in the AFC Champions League in 2021 and will look to capitalize on any weakness in Madrid鈥檚 lineup.