Real Madrid’s Italian technician, Carlo Ancelotti, has just made an unexpected decision regarding Kylian Mbappé, creating a surprise.
Indeed, a few hours before the match against Pahuca in the final of the Intercontinental Cup, the list of players started by the Madrid coach for this meeting has just been revealed.
A list marked by the return of Kylian Mbappé, although injured during the match against Atalanta in the Champions League, on December 10, 2024.
Despite the announcement of his presence in the Real Madrid squad traveling to Doha, the French international was mainly expected to start the match on the bench.
Finally, Carlo Ancelotti, visibly reassured by his return to form, chose to start him at the forefront of the attack.
An early return which could seem like a huge risk-taking by the Madrid coach.
Author of 12 goals and 2 assists in 22 matches in the Merengue jersey, Kyks will therefore have the chance to win his second trophy at Real Madrid in less than 6 months, in the event of a victory against Pahuca.
A meeting in which he could still shine, to mark his history in the Madrid club in a more beautiful way.
Real Madrid’s eleven against Pahuca : Courtois – Lucas Vazquez, Tchouameni, Rüdiger, Fran Garcia – Camavinga, Valverde, Bellingham – Rodrygo, Vinicius, Mbappe.
