Miami, USA – After overcoming acute gastroenteritis that kept him out of the three group stage matches, Kylian Mbappé could return to the field this Tuesday at the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami, when Real Madrid faces Juventus in the round of 16 of the Club World Cup. Xabi Alonso, Real Madrid’s coach, chose not to risk Mbappé in the group stage, leaving him out of the squad for the last match, where the team secured their place in the round of 16 as leaders of group H. The knockout stage of the Club World Cup marks the return of Mbappé, who is key to the team’s attack. On June 17, Mbappé missed the first training session due to what the club described as “a feverish process.” This situation led to acute gastroenteritis that forced the player to be hospitalized in Florida during Madrid’s first match, which ended in a 1-1 draw against Al Hilal.
Mbappé: Reinforcement for the Attack
Although Xabi Alonso waited for Mbappé until the last moment in the following two matches, the French player did not participate in the matches against Pachuca in Charlotte nor against Salzburg in Philadelphia. The forward, who scored 43 goals in his first season with Real Madrid, returns to the squad for the match against Juventus. The team thus begins a direct elimination phase that could take it to the final on July 13 in New Jersey. Mbappé has been training with the team and could start against Juventus. In his absence, the youth player Gonzalo García stood out as a substitute. Gonzalo, with his dynamism and intelligence, has been a key player in the group stage, demonstrating his potential to stay in the first team. In addition, Real Madrid recovered the best version of Vinícius Júnior, who scored a goal and provided a backheel assist in the 3-0 victory against Salzburg.Juventus: A Familiar Rival
Real Madrid will face a Juventus that has had ups and downs in recent years. The Italian team has struggled to secure a place in the next Champions League. Following Thiago Motta’s departure, Juventus bet on the Croatian Igor Tudor, who achieved the minimum objective in Serie A. The current Juventus is different from Massimiliano Allegri’s team, which won five Serie A titles and four Italian Cups, as well as playing in two Champions League finals. The match promises to be an exciting encounter between two well-known teams, although at different times.Probable Lineups
- Real Madrid: Courtois; Alexander-Arnold, Rudiger, Huijsen, Fran García; Valverde, Tchouameni, Bellingham; Vinicius, Guler and Mbappé.
- Juventus: Di Gregorio; Kalulu, Gatti, Kelly; Alberto Costa, McKennie, Thuram, Cambiaso; Conceição, Yildiz; Kolo Muani.
Stadium: Hard Rock Stadium (Miami).
Time: 15:00 (local time).
