Real Madrid's preparations for their massive Champions League showdown received a major boost on Monday as star forward Kylian Mbappé returned to training. The French international rejoined his teammates at the club's Valdebebas base, a welcome sight for fans ahead of Wednesday's decisive quarter-final second leg against Bayern Munich.

Official images from the club confirmed Mbappé's participation in the session, easing concerns after he missed Sunday's workout. The 27-year-old had suffered a facial injury during Friday's 1-1 La Liga draw with Girona, requiring stitches to his right eyebrow and causing enough discomfort to keep him off the pitch the following day.

His timely return is crucial for Los Blancos as they head to Germany needing to overturn a 2-1 deficit from a thrilling first leg at the Bernabéu. All eyes will be on Mbappé's fitness as Madrid looks to its marquee attacker for the kind of explosive, game-changing performance that defines Champions League nights. The stage is set for a classic European clash, and Madrid will be hoping their number 9 is ready to write the next chapter.