Kylian Mbappé knows this sumptuous setting of 88,966 seats well. It was at Lusail Stadium that he shook the lines four times (two penalties, a half-volley and a converted shot on goal) during the final of the 2022 World Cup lost by the France team ahead of Lionel Messi’s Argentina (3-3, 2 tab to 4). Qatar hosted in Lusail (a city north of Doha) the final of the Intercontinental Cup between Real Madrid and the Mexican club Pachuca (6 p.m. in France, live on beIN Sports 2 and on the Fifa website).
Mbappé was announced as operational by the Spanish press for this potential second Real trophy this season (after the European Super Cup last August) even though he was injured eight days ago against Atalanta in the Champions League. champions. Weakened in one of the hamstring muscles (at the back of the thigh), the Merengues number 9 had to rest for a few days. He missed the La Liga match against Rayo and finally started at the forefront of the attack for this Intercontinental Cup.
Camavinga and Tchouameni with Mbappé
In Carlo Ancelotti’s offensive sector, Rodrygo and Vinicius accompany the captain of the France team, who has four goals in six appearances. Eduardo Camavinga is launched in midfield, probably as number 6 in a 4-3-3, while Aurélien Tchouameni continues his interim role in central hinge. On the bench, we find Luka Modric, Arda Güler, Brahim Diaz and Endrick.
The Real Madrid lineup: Courtois –Lucas Vazquez, Tchouameni, Rüdiger, Fran Garcia – Valverde, Camavinga, Bellingham – Rodrygo, Mbappé, Vinicius.
