Real Madrid has made a final decision that Kylian Mbappé will not participate in the 2026 Spanish Super Cup. The club will take its time before the player returns to group training and matches.
Mbappé suffered a knee sprain, and the duration of his absence from the pitch has not yet been determined, with expectations that he will not return before the end of January.
In recent days, there has been much speculation that the French international would participate in the Super Cup, even if he had to take painkillers, due to Xabi Alonso and his staff’s belief in the immense impact of Real Madrid’s top scorer on crucial matches.
The newspaper AS confirmed that Mbappé will not participate in the semi-final against Atlético Madrid, and even if Real Madrid manages to reach the final, the Frenchman will also miss that match.
Real Madrid’s medical staff has opted for conservative treatment for Mbappé, aiming to return him to the pitch fully fit as soon as possible. They will not take any risks with him, regardless of the circumstances.
Real Madrid confirmed the earlier news after announcing the squad that will travel to Saudi Arabia for the Spanish Super Cup, with Mbappé excluded. This means he will not even accompany the team to Jeddah, as he will continue his treatment in Spain.
Perhaps Gonzalo García’s impressive performance in the 5-1 victory against Real Betis last Sunday, where he scored a hat-trick, offers some reassurance to Alonso that he has a suitable replacement for the 25-year-old.
It’s worth noting that Mbappé is Real Madrid’s top scorer this season across all competitions, having scored 29 goals and provided 5 assists in 24 appearances.
