Champions League / Real Madrid - Manchester City: Kylian Mbappé highly doubtful! | OneFootball

UCL: Kylian Mbappé uncertain for Real–City

Champions League / Real Madrid - Manchester City: Kylian Mbappé highly doubtful!

As Xabi Alonso possibly fights for his future at Real Madrid, fresh concerns have cast a shadow over preparations for the blockbuster clash against Manchester City. Already under pressure after a string of disappointing results and with his job on the line for weeks, the Spanish coach was counting on a full squad for this all-important sixth Champions League group stage match. But according to the latest reports, Kylian Mbappé, Real’s number 10, did not train with the team and is now a major doubt for this crucial encounter. Should his absence be confirmed, it would be a devastating blow for Real… and especially for Alonso, whose European survival is on the line.

The timing couldn’t be worse: this clash with Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City could decide Real Madrid’s fate in the competition. Deprived of their main attacking weapon, Real’s game plan would be thrown into turmoil, ramping up the pressure on the team’s senior players. For Xabi Alonso, the situation is now critical—he’ll need to pull off a tactical masterclass to make up for the Frenchman’s absence and reignite a faltering campaign.

In terms of the standings, Real’s position is somewhat paradoxical. In the Champions League, Los Blancos sit fifth with 12 points from five matches—a decent return with four wins and a sole defeat at Anfield. In La Liga, they are second with 36 points, trailing FC Barcelona by four. These numbers hardly tell the full story of the mounting tension inside the club. Without Mbappé, the Bernabéu now holds its breath: this could be the night when everything changes for Xabi Alonso.