Barcelona vs Real Madrid: Super Cup Final & Mbappe News

KOMPAS.com – Real Madrid received additional strength ahead of the Spanish Super Cup final after Kylian Mbappe returned to the squad.

The final schedule for the Spanish Super Cup Barcelona vs Real Madrid is scheduled to take place at King Abdullah Sports City, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia on Monday (12/1/2026) at 02.00 WIB.

The French striker has the opportunity to appear in the final match of the Spanish Super Cup against FC Barcelona, ​​even though he was previously absent due to a problem with his left knee.

Kylian Mbappe has missed the last few matches due to knee pain, and his recovery process has led to discussions regarding the possible use of numbing injections which pose risks to the player’s long-term health.

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Real Madrid coach, Xabi Alonso, ensured that his team would not act rashly regarding Mbappe’s condition, even though the match against Barcelona has big meaning.

“Kylian feels much better. He joined us yesterday and this afternoon will train with the team,” said Alonso as quoted by RMC Sports.

“After that we will have complete information to assess his chances of playing, either from the start or in a shorter time.”

He emphasized that the decision to play Mbappe would consider various aspects.

“Playing with injections? That’s a decision that must be taken together with the players, the technical staff and the medical team. We always have to assess the risks. We are not kamikazes,” said Alonso.

Previously, Alonso stated that Mbappe was “not ready” to appear in the semifinals of the Spanish Super Cup which Real Madrid won over Atletico Madrid with a score of 2-1.

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Option to Appear as a Substitute

Mbappe, Real Madrid’s most prolific goalscorer this season with 18 goals in the Spanish League and nine goals in the Champions League, is more likely to be used as a substitute, depending on the course of the match.

This situation is similar to his role in the Copa del Rey final last season, when he came off the bench in the match against Barcelona which the Blaugrana ultimately won 3-2 in extra time.

Cautionary considerations are also linked to the long-term impact on Mbappé’s physical condition until the end of the season.

Hansi Flick Praises Mbappe

Barcelona coach, Hansi Flick, also highlighted the potential presence of Mbappé in the final which will be held in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.

“At the moment, Mbappé is the best striker. He scores a lot of goals and is a world class player. He is fantastic, especially when he has space behind the defense,” said Flick.

Flick considers the final match against Real Madrid to be an important moment for Barcelona as defending champions.

According to him, this match is an opportunity to show the strength of his team against one of the best clubs in the world.

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