Overview
- Kickoff for the Spanish Super Cup final is Sunday at 19:00 in Jeddah.
- Kylian Mbappé traveled to join Real Madrid, trained with the squad, and could start or come off the bench depending on a joint assessment by the player, coaches, and medical staff.
- Xabi Alonso called Mbappé a potential asset but stressed caution, saying the staff will take a controlled-risk approach and “we are not kamikazes.”
- Real Madrid face selection uncertainty in central areas, with injuries leaving doubts and local media suggesting stop-gap options such as Aurélien Tchouaméni and Carreras.
- Barcelona coach Hansi Flick praised Mbappé as the top striker of the moment yet said his team will stick to its style and is not intimidated after advancing from the semifinal.