Kylian Mbappe was released from the hospital on Thursday after experiencing acute gastroenteritis, the club has announced. The French star missed Real Madrid's opener in the FIFA Club World Cup, suffering without him in Xabi Alonso's first match in charge, drawing 1-1 with Saudi Arabian side Al-Hilal.

Real Madrid says forward Kylian Mbappe has been hospitalized with an acute case of gastroenteritis. World Cup winner Mbappe missed Madrid’s opening game at the Club World Cup against Saudi Arabian team Al Hilal in Miami on Wednesday because of a fever.

Real Madrid managed a 1-1 draw in their first group game of the Club World Cup against Al-Hilal. They had to play without forward Kylian Mbappe, who was reporte