The French striker was part of the expedition that traveled to Qatar on Monday, but is a major doubt for the final.
Real Madrid's trip to Qatar ahead of Wednesday's FIFA Intercontinental Cup did not get off to the best of starts as the Madrid-Doha flight was delayed by three hours due to a technical fault.
One of the passengers on board was French striker Kylian Mbappé, and despite being in serious doubt as he still has a muscle injury, the striker has been included in the squad as the player still hopes to get some playing time in the squad. match against Pachuca.
The delegation also includes four youth team players with goalkeeper Fran González, Lorenzo Aguado, Yusi. and striker Víctor Muñoz, all called up by Carlo Ancelotti.
Rodrygo ready
If the French attacker does not pass the late fitness test, Brazilian Rodrygo Goes will be waiting in the wings. The 23-year-old was the standout performer for Madrid last Saturday as they played out a 3-3 thriller against Rayo Vallecano in LaLiga.
Rodrygo tormented Rayo's defense and scored the third goal of the evening for 'Los Blancos' just before the end, while Rayo's Isi Palazon later leveled the score for the home side.
The Brazilian duo (Rodrygo and Vinicius) will take the lead and play just ahead of Jude Bellingham.
Madrid will take on Liga MX side Pachuca after the Mexicans defeated Al Ahly in a penalty shoot-out last Saturday. Wednesday's final set will take place at the 86,000-capacity Lusail Stadium, the venue for the 2022 World Cup final.
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