Overview
- Head coach Xabi Alonso said Antonio Rüdiger played through left-knee limitations in the semifinal and was taken off after 69 minutes to avoid further risk.
- Raúl Asencio showed muscle discomfort in the back of his right thigh after a duel with Alexander Sorloth and signaled that he could not continue.
- Rodrygo was substituted in the 87th minute as a precaution after a late knock in a clash with Julián Álvarez.
- Club staff scheduled evaluations for Friday in Jeddah to gauge all three players before Sunday’s final against Barcelona, with decisions guided by a cautious approach.
- Mbappé has traveled to join the squad after training well, with Alonso indicating his chances of playing are in line with his teammates.