Kylian Mbappe was Real Madrid‘s most notable absence in the Spanish Super Cup 2026 semi-final against Atlético Madrid, as he was not even included in the squad that traveled to Saudi Arabia. After qualifying for the finals, the french star has now made a major decision ahead of the showdown with FC Barcelona.
After suffering a knee sprain at the end of December, Mbappé was sidelined Real Madrid‘s beginning until 2026, missed both the opening match against Real Betis and the semi-final against Atlético. Despite being without their top scorer, The whites managed to progress and are now one win away from lifting their first trophy of the season.
During his post-match press conference, head coach Xabi Alonso was asked whether repeating the performance against Atlético would be enough to claim the title, as well as Mbappe’s availability. The Spanish manager delivered encouraging news: “Mbappe travels tomorrow and the match will be different.”
Because of the injury Mbappe was not included in the squad that initially traveled to Saudi Arabia for the match Spanish Super Cup. However, the French forward remained in Madrid working closely with the medical staff and has now completed his recovery, raising expectations of a timely return.
Real Madrid’s Kylian Mbappe (L) celebrates a goal like Cristiano Ronaldo.
When asked directly about Mbappe’s condition and his chances of appearing in the final, Alonso was clear. “He’s much better. He has trained and the feeling is good. The odds? Just like everyone else in the selection, he has the same opportunities to play.he added.
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Real Madrid and Barcelona face each other again in the final of the Spanish Super Cup
The 2026 Spanish Super Cup final will be played on Sunday, January 11, with FC Barcelona advancing after a dominant 5-1 win over Athletic Club and Real Madrid following Thursday’s 2-1 victory over Atlético. This time, The whites will be happy to overturn the outcome of their most recent final meeting.
On January 12, 2025, Real Madrid and Barcelona also faced each other in the final of the Spanish Super Cup. Mbappe scored in the fifth minute, but Barcelona made a stunning comeback with goals from Lamine Yamal, Robert Lewandowski, Rafinha (two), and Alejandro Balde to turn the match into a 5–1 defeat. Rodrygo later added a free kick after Wojciech Szczęsny was sent off, closing the score at 5–2.
Barcelona went on to dominate the Spanish league during the 2024-2025 season, winning the Spanish Super Cup, Copa del Rey and La Liga at the expense of Real Madrid. Now, in Xabi Alonso’s first season in charge, The whites will try to change the storywith Mbappe’s potential last-minute return providing a major boost ahead of the final.
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