Mbappe trained with the team ahead of this match against FC Barcelona and is part of the squad despite not playing in Real Madrid's last two matches. Mbappe will not start the match as Xabi Alonso decided to play Gonzalo Garcia with Vinicius Junior and Rodrygo in the attack.

Real Madrid superstar Kylian Mbappe ordered his teammates not to give FC Barcelona a guard of honour after losing the Spanish Super Cup final on Sunday.

FC Barcelona remain restricted by La Liga’s financial controls as awaited stadium-related income has yet to arrive. According to reports, the delay is keeping the club outside the spending framework required for full transfer-market flexibility.

Despite training with the team, Mbappe getting minutes for Real Madrid against FC Barcelona is still in question. According to Marca, Kylian Mbappe will not start the game for Real Madrid against FC Barcelona. Real Madrid are likely to start Gonzalo Garcia in the striker position.

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