Kylian Mbappe SET TO PLAY in Super Cup final, Xabi Alonso confirms, with striker arriving in Saudi Arabia on Friday
Kylian Mbappe is poised to participate in Real Madrid’s Spanish Super Cup final against Barcelona on Sunday, with the forward expected to arrive in Saudi Arabia on Friday.
Mbappe missed Thursday’s semi-final against Atletico Madrid due to a knee issue, yet his Real Madrid colleagues managed to secure a 2-1 victory over their opponents to advance to the final.
Initially indicating that Mbappe may miss the entirety of the four-team tournament in the Middle East, manager Xabi Alonso has now stated that the 27-year-old is preparing to join the squad.
The Real Madrid manager commented: “He will be in Saudi within the next 24 hours, he feels significantly better. There are possibilities for him to play.”
Kylian Mbappé returns available for the Super Cup final vs Barcelona. “He will be in Saudi within the next 24 hours, he feels significantly better. There are possibilities for him to play,” says Xabi Alonso. pic.twitter.com/kBWNGCni0A— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) January 8, 2026
Real Madrid advanced despite facing considerable pressure from their rivals, with Federico Valverde’s impressive free-kick and Rodrygo’s goal proving decisive for Los Blancos.
“We managed to endure tonight,” Xabi Alonso remarked.
“Our aim this evening was to qualify, and we achieved that. Hence, we’re satisfied.
“It was a hard-fought match. Significant moments arose for both us and them. It was a semi-final.”
Published: 2026-01-08 22:24:00
source: www.101greatgoals.com
