Why is Kylian Mbappe not playing in Real Madrid vs Al Hilal FIFA Club World Cup 2025 match?

Real Madrid vs Al Hilal FIFA Club World Cup 2025 match? The fixture will mark the debut for former Real Madrid player Xabi Alonso, who will begin his tenure as manager of the club after taking over from Carlo Ancelotti.

Kylian Mbappe has not been named in the Real Madrid squad for the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 Group H match against Al Hilal at the Hard Rock Stadium on Wednesday.

The match marks the managerial debut of former Real Madrid midfielder Xabi Alonso, who has taken over from Carlo Ancelotti.

Real Madrid, among the favourites to win the tournament, qualified by clinching the UEFA Champions League titles in 2021-22 and 2023-24, most recently defeating Borussia Dortmund to claim a record-extending 15th European crown.

WHY IS KYLIAN MBAPPE NOT PLAYING IN REAL MADRID VS AL HILAL?

Mbappe missed training on Tuesday due to illness, with the club confirming he had a fever.

Speaking at the pre-match press conference, Alonso said:

“Kylian was a bit better this morning, but he was not fully fit, so we thought it would be best for him to skip training. Let’s see how it evolves, and we’ll make a last-minute decision.”

Ultimately, the forward was not included in the matchday squad.