The anticipation is building as Kylian Mbappé's return for Real Madrid in the Club World Cup quarterfinal hangs in the balance! Coach Xabi Alonso has revealed that while the French sensation is on the mend from gastroenteritis, a starting spot against Borussia Dortmund remains uncertain.

After a frustrating absence during the group stage, Mbappé finally made his presence felt in the tournament, coming off the bench in a nail-biting 1-0 victory over Juventus this past Tuesday. His impactful return drew thunderous applause, emphasizing his worldwide star power at the U.S.-hosted event.

"He’s getting better. Over the last three days, we’ve seen significant improvement," Alonso commented at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey. "We’ll make a final decision on whether he'll start tomorrow morning."

His journey back wasn't easy—Mbappé had been briefly hospitalized and separated from his teammates as he recovered. In his absence, young talent Gonzalo García has stepped up impressively, netting three goals, including the critical winner against Juventus. Alonso sees a potential partnership: "I believe Garcia and Mbappé could complement each other very well. If the situation calls for it, I'm open to it."

However, Real Madrid must brace for a formidable opponent in Dortmund. The German squad is riding high after withstanding a thrilling second-half comeback from Monterrey to secure a 2-1 win this week. "Dortmund is a top-notch team. Since Niko Kovac took over, they've been steadily improving. It's going to be a tough match tomorrow," Alonso stated.

As fans eagerly await the game, the pressure is on for both teams to assert their dominance in this prestigious tournament. Will Mbappé take the field and take Real Madrid to victory? Stay tuned!