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Real Madrid Rule Mbappé Out of Spanish Super Cup, Alexander-Arnold Returns

Squad availability now drives game plans in Jeddah.

Overview

  • Madrid named a 24-player traveling list without Kylian Mbappé due to a left knee sprain, confirming he will miss the entire tournament under a zero-risk approach.
  • Trent Alexander-Arnold has been cleared after a thigh injury and is included in Real Madrid's squad for the derby semifinal against Atlético.
  • Barcelona have a 24-man group in Saudi Arabia with Ronald Araujo traveling after a recent mental-health break, though his match involvement remains undecided.
  • Gavi and Andreas Christensen did not travel for Barcelona as they continue recoveries, while Atlético midfielder Pablo Barrios has calf bruising and is effectively ruled out of the Real Madrid semifinal.
  • Barcelona face Athletic Club on Wednesday before Real Madrid meet Atlético on Thursday, with Hansi Flick calling the Supercopa a potential springboard for Barça's season.