Mbappé appeared to ease himself into the first 15 minutes of practice open to media at The Gardens North County District Park on Wednesday, where the club has trained during the Club World Cup. Mbappé lightly stretched, jogged and participated in a kicking and agility drill during the viewing period.

Real Madrid opened with a 1-1 draw against Saudi Arabia’s Al Hilal. Gonzalo Garcia, in for Kylian Mbappe, who was absent with gastroenteritis, gave Los Blancos the lead, but Ruben Neves levelled from the spot before the break. Federico Valverde missed a late penalty for Los Blancos.

As excitement builds for the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup, all eyes are on the upcoming clash in Group H, where European giants Real Madrid will take on Mexican champions Pachuca in the second round of group stage competition.