In the lead-up to the match, Mbappé had been held out of training due to an illness and fever. Real Madrid manager Xabi Alonso wanted to play it safe with the superstar (who had also recently played in the UEFA Nations League for France). Alonso did say that the club would wait to see how Mbappé felt on Wednesday and make a decision.

The first XI selected by Xabi Alonso as new Real Madrid manager has on Wednesday evening been unveiled.This, of course, comes ahead of Los Blancos’ return to action in short order.After a hugely

Kylian Mbappe will start on the bench for Real Madrid ’s opening Club World Cup match against Al-Hilal on Wednesday. Xabi Alonso begins his reign as Madrid’s new head coach against last year’s Saudi Pro League champions in Group H.