Kylian Mbappé will miss one Spanish league game with a leg injury but Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti hopes his striker will recover from in time to play the Intercontinental Cup final next week.

Egyptian giants Ahly are set to go head-to-head against Pachuca of Mexico in the FIFA Intercontinental Cup semifinal at Stadium 974 in Qatar on Saturday, with the Red Devils aiming to secure a victory that serves both as vengeance and a ticket to the final against Real Madrid.

Having won the UEFA Super Cup already this season, Real Madrid will be contesting for their second trophy of the campaign next week when they participate in the FIFA Intercontinental Cup Final in

Real Madrid head coach Carlo Ancelotti discussed plans for his forward Kylian Mbappe and the Intercontinental Cup final next week, ahead of meeting Rayo Vallecano.

Despite recent confirmation of a muscle injury that could sideline him, Kylian Mbappé has been included in Carlo Ancelotti's 26-player squad for the FIFA Intercontinental Cup.

Real Madrid's French forward Kylian Mbappe has been diagnosed with an injury to his left thigh, the LaLiga club said on Thursday, making him a doubt for next week's FIFA Intercontinental Cup final. Mbappe was replaced during the first half of Real's 3-2 win at Atalanta in the Champions League on Tuesday,

Kylian Mbappé has injured his left thigh and will likely be sidelined for an undetermined period of time, Real Madrid said on Thursday. The club did not specify the nature of the injury nor how long Mbappé will be out,