Kylian Mbappé returns to the starting lineup for Real Madrid after recovering from a minor muscle injury to face Pachuca in the highly anticipated Intercontinental Cup Final. Head coach Carlo Ancelotti opts for an attacking formation, pairing the French striker with Brazilians Rodrygo and Vinícius Jr.

Mbappé's Comeback and Ancelotti's Strategy

Just eight days after sustaining a left thigh injury, Mbappé makes his return at the Lusail Stadium in Doha, the same venue where he lost the World Cup Final with France despite scoring a hat-trick against Argentina.

Ancelotti, aiming to become the most decorated coach in Real Madrid's history, has adjusted the lineup by moving Jude Bellingham to midfield. Additionally, the inclusion of Eduardo Camavinga in the starting XI stands out as a strategic move.

Starting Lineups

Real Madrid fields a star-studded team:
Courtois; Lucas Vázquez, Aurélien Tchouaméni, Rüdiger, Fran García; Camavinga, Fede Valverde, Bellingham; Rodrygo, Vinícius Jr., and Kylian Mbappé.

This lineup reflects Ancelotti's confidence in his squad's offensive power as they take on Pachuca, representing Mexican football, in what promises to be a historic final.