Mbappe to face Barcelona in potential Spanish Super Cup final matchup

Real Madrid Coach Weighs Risk of Including Kylian Mbappe in Spanish Super Cup Final

Real Madrid coach Xabi Alonso has confirmed that forward Kylian Mbappe is set to return from injury, sparking speculation about his potential inclusion in Sunday’s Spanish Super Cup final against Barcelona. The French superstar had been ruled out for three weeks due to a knee sprain sustained at the end of December.

However, after missing the semifinal victory over Atletico Madrid on Thursday, Mbappe flew out to Saudi Arabia to join the squad before the highly anticipated match in Jeddah. Alonso stated that he would consider taking a controlled risk with Mbappe’s fitness, but emphasized that the team would not be “kamikaze” in their decision-making.

Mbappe is currently recovering from his knee injury and has been feeling better after missing last weekend’s win over Real Betis in La Liga. Alonso explained that the forward was not ready to face Atletico Madrid and therefore decided not to accelerate his return.

If Mbappe were to be included in the starting lineup, it would be a significant boost for the team, particularly given the importance of winning the Super Cup. The Spanish Super Cup is Alonso’s first major trophy since joining Real Madrid last June, and a victory would ease pressure on his shoulders.

The team has won their last five matches, and Alonso believes that this match could have a significant impact on the rest of the season. When asked about the potential return of Mbappe, Alonso stated that they will assess his fitness after training today to determine whether he is ready to start or play a reduced role.

Source: Al Jazeera