Will Kylian Mbappe play tonight for Real Madrid vs Kairat Almaty in Champions League?

The Frenchman already has 10 goals in all competitions this season.

Real Madrid will face Kairat Almaty in a Champions League fixture. This type of fixture gives Europe’s biggest stage a sense of mystery and intrigue. The main query remains: Will Kylian Mbappe play?

After suffering a crushing loss in the Madrid derby, Real Madrid travel to Central Asia in search of atonement. Kairat see this as a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to compete against the most decorated club in European history.

Real Madrid had an almost flawless start to the season under Xabi Alonso. They seemed like a team set to take over after seven straight victories, including a 2-1 triumph against Marseille in their UEFA Champions League season opener.

Then the derby arrived. Even though Kylian Mbappe and Arda Guler gave Los Blancos the lead, Atlético Madrid defeated them 5-2.

But Madrid have a way of handling hardship. Their European performance currently stands at 24 wins out of 30 first-time encounters. They will try to add Kairat to their winning streak tonight.

Also read: Kairat vs Real Madrid Preview, prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds | UEFA Champions League 2025-26

Will Mbappe play tonight?

Kylian Mbappe will probably not start in Almaty, which finally answers the match’s most pressing question. Xabi Alonso is reportedly deciding to rest his star striker in light of the lengthy journey, weariness, and the hectic early-season schedule, according to reports from Diario AS.

With an average of 88 minutes per game over seven league games thus far, Mbappe has been almost always on the field. The manager’s choice to rotate is motivated as much to respect the campaign’s overload as it is to safeguard his primary asset.

Instead, Vinicius Jr. and Franco Mastantuono are anticipated to lead Madrid’s assault, with Gonzalo Garcia, who shows promise, also a possibility.

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