Overview
- Barcelona won the Supercopa final 3-2, with Kylian Mbappé entering in the 76th minute after Barcelona moved ahead.
- Xabi Alonso explained that Mbappé was not fit to start at the match’s required intensity and had been slated to come on before the third goal.
- Alonso said injuries and physical condition are limiting Real Madrid’s stability and ability to distribute the workload across the squad.
- Vinícius Júnior, described by Alonso as a game-changer, asked to be substituted around the 85th minute because of fatigue in humid conditions.
- Alonso expressed pride in the effort despite the loss, said Madrid lacked the finishing touch to reach penalties, downplayed the Supercopa’s importance, and noted his brief post-match exchange with Florentino Pérez was uneventful.