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.

Kylian Mbappe's recent return to the spotlight has stirred more concern than celebration. Real Madrid and its fanbase were hoping to see their star striker ready to make his mark at the FIFA Club World Cup,

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.