Losing Mbappé for the competition is a major blow to Alonso’s side. The France international leads the team with 29 goals in 2025–26, often carrying Real Madrid’s attack across all competitions. In fact, the team’s second-leading goalscorers this season are Vinicius Junior and Jude Bellingham, each with only five apiece.

Real Madrid boss Xabi Alonso has admitted that star striker Kylian Mbappe could make a surprise return from injury against Barcelona in Sunday’s Supercopa Clasico. Mbappe missed the semi-final win over Atletico and had been expected to sit out the whole tournament due to a knee injury.

Real Madrid have suffered a massive blow ahead of the Spanish Super Cup as Kylian Mbappe has been ruled out of the entire tournament with a knee injury. The French superstar will not travel to Saudi Arabia as the club adopts a 'zero risk' policy,

Kylian Mbappé's recent injury has sent shockwaves through the football community, particularly among Real Madrid fans. The star forward has been diagnosed with a sprain in his left knee, which will sideline him for at least three weeks,