The spotlight has fallen not just on the team’s lack of trophies but also on internal friction—most notably between Kylian Mbappe and Vinicius Jr, two of the biggest stars in world soccer.

As heads dropped and questions mounted, the spotlight quickly turned to two of Real Madrid’s biggest stars—and how manager Xabi Alonso plans to respond.

As the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup reaches its climax with a blockbuster final between Chelsea and PSG, a curious question has emerged among fans and pundits alike: Why won’t we see a third-place showdown between Real Madrid and Fluminense?

In the tightly contested 2025 Ballon d'Or race between Lamine Yamal, Ousmane Dembele, and Kylian Mbappe, Real Madrid icon Gareth Bale has made his pick for who deserves the award.

Despite the humbling exit, Los Blancos didn’t walk away empty-handed. Quite the opposite—their tournament run yielded one of the most lucrative prize hauls in club soccer history.

With fierce competition from Kylian Mbappe, Jude Bellingham, and Vinicius Junior, one Real Madrid attacker has found himself on the fringes of Xabi Alonso’s plans.

As Kylian Mbappe is facing his former club Paris Saint-Germain for the first time since his departure, many fans are puzzled by one lingering question: Why has the French superstar looked out of sorts at the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup?

In the midst of swirling narratives and lingering emotions, PSG manager Luis Enrique delivered a calm, cryptic four-word message when asked about the reunion.

After recovering from an acute bout of gastroenteritis that kept him out of Real Madrid’s starting lineup throughout the Club World Cup, Kylian Mbappé is expected to start against his former team, Paris Saint-Germain. He would likely replace academy forward Gonzalo García, who impressed in earlier matches.

And in classic fashion, Kylian Mbappe decided to send his message—not in an interview or a press conference, but on Instagram.

While much of the attention centers on Kylian Mbappe’s reunion with his former club, Real Madrid manager Xabi Alonso has already set the tone with a firm message.

A France legend addressed Kylian Mbappe's move to Real Madrid, claiming that "PSG would have won the Champions League if he had stayed."

After a controversial Champions League episode against Atletico Madrid, UEFA imposed fines to Real Madrid stars Kylian Mbappe and Antonio Rudiger.

Kylian Mbappé has withdrawn his criminal complaint against PSG for moral harassment and attempted extortion, aiming to ease tensions and refocus on football, according to L’Équipe.

Paris Saint-Germain and Real Madrid are meeting for the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 semifinals, and Achraf Hakimi took a moment to send a clear message to his friend and star Kylian Mbappe.