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As the European winter break draws to a close, Kylian Mbappé chose the “Red City” of Marrakech as the last stop of his vacation Dressed low-key in a cap and hoodie, the striker looked relaxed while taking in the intensity of the continental championship.

Mbappé is to return to Valdebebas on Monday for Real Madrid’s first training session of 2026, but his “football-filled” holiday has ensured he stays in top competitive spirit.

His tour has proven that even during his time off, the world’s best players can’t stay away from the beautiful game.