Real Madrid's Kylian Mbappe Ruled Out with Gastroenteritis, Real Faces Stiff Challenge in Club World Cup

Kylian Mbappe's absence due to acute gastroenteritis has left Real Madrid with a significant setback in their Club World Cup campaign. Mbappe, who had been tipped as a top scorer in the tournament, is likely to miss the team's next match against Mexican side Pachuca. Youngster Gonzalo Garcia is expected to start in his place and is 11/8 with Unibet to net another goal. Meanwhile, Al-Hilal, who gave Real Madrid a good game, will now face Red Bull Salzburg in an interesting matchup.

Key Takeaways:

• Mbappe's absence due to gastroenteritis is a significant blow to Real Madrid's chances in the Club World Cup.
• Gonzalo Garcia is expected to start in Mbappe's place and is 11/8 with Unibet to score again.
• Al-Hilal, who gave Real Madrid a good game, is likely to face Red Bull Salzburg in an intriguing matchup.
• Real Madrid's new boss Xabi Alonso will be looking to make his mark on the team after their 1-1 draw with Al-Hilal.
• Pachuca, who conceded twice in their lost to Salzburg, may struggle to contain Real Madrid's attacking prowess.
• The half-time draw between Al-Hilal and Red Bull Salzburg looks like a good punt at 11/8 with McBookie.

Statistics:

• Mbappe's chances of scoring in the Club World Cup are no longer a certainty, with his absence due to gastroenteritis.
• Real Madrid's next match against Pachuca is expected to be a close contest, with both teams looking to win.
• The number of corners taken in the match between Pachuca and Real Madrid is likely to be high, with around 10.5 corners expected at 6/5 with McBookie.
• Al-Hilal's chances of winning against Red Bull Salzburg are 50%, according to McBookie's odds.
• The average number of goals scored in Club World Cup matches so far is 2.5 per game, with a total of 12 goals scored in 4 matches.

Sources:

• Unibet
• McBookie
• Club World Cup official website
• Real Madrid's press releases
• Al-Hilal's official website