Real Madrid: Kylian Mbappé, new feared complications

France captain Kylian Mbappé returned to Real Madrid after injuring his left thigh while scoring the winning goal in a 1-0 victory against Turkey. French manager Zinédine Zidane and the national team staff released the 27-year-old forward back to his club. It remains uncertain if he will recover in time for Madrid's La Liga fixture against Villarreal on October 10.

Former French international and Real Madrid player Julien Faubert expressed concerns regarding Mbappé's status as a leading contender for the upcoming Ballon d'Or ceremony in London on October 26. Faubert stated that winning the award could risk disrupting team dynamics and inflaming internal locker room tensions alongside teammates such as Vinicius.