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Real Madrid says 'big possibility' Mbappé plays against Juventus
- Real Madrid's Kylian Mbappé is a 'big possibility' to debut Tuesday against Juventus after recovering from gastroenteritis that caused him to miss the group stage.
- Diagnosed with acute gastroenteritis before the tournament, Mbappe was hospitalized, but has now fully recovered and returned to training.
- In Monday's press conference, Xabi Alonso said 'It's a big possibility' Mbappé will play, confirming he's feeling better and a decision will be made soon.
- With Mbappé's return, Real Madrid boosts its firepower, easing fan concern over his absence in the tournament so far.
- Mbappé's potential debut in Tuesday's quarter-final against Juventus at Miami's Hard Rock Stadium follows his recovery from acute gastroenteritis, boosting Madrid's chances amid Messi's early exit.
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Not available for two weeks because of gastroenteritis, the French striker entered the second period in place of Gonzalo Garcia, the sole goal-maker of this eighth final (1-0). The Madrilenes will face the Germans of Borussia Dortmund or the Mexicans of Monterrey in the quarter of the final.
Real Madrid vs. Juventus lineups, team news, score prediction: Mbappe returns to Blancos bench
Having navigated the group stage relatively unscathed, Xabi Alonso now begins the real test of his first competition in charge of Real Madrid as they meet Italian giants Juventus on Tuesday in Miami.
Mbappé, recovered but not yet 100% in the physical, will start on the bench. Gonzalo remains. The other pulse is earned by Rüdiger, before Asencio.
Club World Cup: Alonso confirms return of two players to Real Madrid squad
Real Madrid manager, Xabi Alonso, has confirmed the return of two players in his squad. The two Real Madrid players are Eder Militao and Dani Carvajal. Alonso spoke at his pre-match interview ahead of Real Madrid’s FIFA Club World Cup Round of 16 tie against Juventus on Tuesday night. Both Militao and Carvajal have not played in the Club World Cup so far. The two defenders missed Real Madrid’s 1-1 against Al Hilal in the group stage. They also m…
Real boosted by Mbappe's return for Juventus clash at Club World Cup
Kylian Mbappe looks set to make his Club World Cup debut when his Real Madrid side face Juventus in the last 16 at the Hard Rock Stadium on Tuesday, in a major boost for the 15-time European champions.
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