Kylian Mbappe to miss Real Madrid’s third pre-season friendly against Ferencvaros in Budapest
Kylian Mbappe will not feature in Real Madrid’s third pre-season friendly of the 2026-27 campaign against Ferencvaros in Budapest because he has not yet rejoined the squad following the recent World Cup campaign and is currently on a break. The match in Budapest is part of Real Madrid’s preparatory schedule under head coach Jose Mourinho.
Real Madrid, managed by Jose Mourinho, have returned to a heavy pre-season programme as they prepare for the 2026-27 season after two successive trophyless campaigns. The club have added new faces to the squad, naming Yan Diamonde, Marc Cucrella and Bernardo Silva among recent signings, and the club have signalled the need to resolve reported internal issues from last season ahead of competitive action.
Since his arrival at Real Madrid, Mbappe has produced notable scoring returns and, according to the club’s summary, has won three Golden Boots after finishing as the top scorer in the Champions League, LaLiga and the FIFA World Cup 2026. The club also notes that he has yet to win the elite European competition.
Mbappe’s absence from the Ferencvaros friendly is explained by his delayed return from international duty; he is yet to rejoin the Madrid squad following the recent World Cup campaign and is taking a break ahead of the new season. The club confirmed he will not be involved in the Budapest fixture.
On the pitch, Real Madrid enter this match unbeaten in their current string of pre-season games. Their most recent outing ended in a draw against Fiorentina after Real Madrid surrendered a two-goal lead through errors, leaving the contest level.
Mourinho has stated his ambition to target multiple trophies this season, and the club describe the current roster as a star-studded group that should provide an advantage over many opponents. Real Madrid are preparing for a competitive domestic campaign in which the club expect to contest titles alongside FC Barcelona for LaLiga and the Copa del Rey.
Real Madrid’s scheduled trip to Budapest to face Ferencvaros is confirmed as their third club friendly ahead of the 2026-27 campaign, and Mbappe will miss that match while he remains on break following the World Cup.
