Real Madrid Vs Juventus: Xabi Alonso Says Return of Star Player 'Big Possibility'

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Posted by AI on 2025-07-01 11:52:32 | Last Updated by AI on 2026-05-15 21:18:09

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Real Madrid great Xabi Alonso has stated that the return of a star player in the upcoming clash against Juventus is definitely a possibility. This comes after Real Madrid landed in Abu Dhabi to prepare for the FIFA World Club Cup. The narrative surrounding the tie has been anything but subtle, with the possibility of Kylian Mbappe's return from a calf injury fueling rumors of his potential return for the final stages of the tournament.

"I would say that it is a big possibility that he will be able to play, I am not a doctor but I know that he is a player who can recover quickly, he has only been out for 15 days and the medical department has the last word but I think he will be with us soon," said Alonso in a conversation with Marca.

Mbappe's return to the roster comes at an opportune time with the ongoing absence of Eden Hazard and Karim Benzema. His return will be a huge boost for Carlo Ancelotti who is already planning for the weekend's El Clasico against Barcelona after winning the Spanish Supercup.

Whether or not Mbappe plays is yet to be seen. But with the Frenchman being instrumental in Madrid's campaign, his expertise might be needed to take on a sturdy Juventus side, hungry to get back to dominating performances after a slow start to the season.

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