Overview
- Mbappé is sidelined with a knee sprain and the club has not set a return date.
- Alonso said they will push recovery timelines based on the player’s sensations and did not confirm availability for the Supercopa semifinal.
- Dani Carvajal has trained with the group for a second session and a decision on his involvement will be made on matchday morning.
- Dean Huijsen missed training with muscle soreness and is a doubt for Betis, while Trent Alexander-Arnold and Éder Militão remain out, Brahim Díaz is at AFCON, and Endrick is at Lyon.
- With the winter window open, Alonso left the door ajar to signings but stressed confidence in internal solutions such as Rodrygo across the front line.