Overview

• Mbappé was hospitalized on June 19 for acute gastroenteritis and discharged on June 20 but remains sidelined by the illness.
• He missed Real Madrid’s training sessions on Saturday and Sunday and will not travel to Charlotte for the Club World Cup match against Pachuca.
• Gonzalo Garcia, who scored in the 1-1 draw with Al-Hilal, is expected to lead the attack again in Mbappé’s absence.
• A win over Pachuca is essential for Real Madrid to keep their Group H hopes alive, with RB Salzburg already topping the group.
• Alonso said day-by-day improvements in Mbappé’s condition increase the likelihood he’ll be available for the final Group H match against RB Salzburg on June 26.