Overview
- Real Madrid and Barcelona contest the Spanish Super Cup final in Jeddah on Sunday after semifinals that saw Madrid beat Atlético 2-1 and Barça rout Athletic 5-0.
- Xabi Alonso said any Mbappé involvement would be a “controlled risk,” with a final decision taken with medical staff after training to determine whether he starts or plays limited minutes.
- Kylian Mbappé has traveled to Saudi Arabia following a late-December knee sprain and is Madrid’s top scorer this season with 29 goals.
- Barcelona coach Hansi Flick praised Mbappé but said his side will keep their tactical approach, with Lamine Yamal declared ready to start.
- Madrid are monitoring defensive fitness issues for Antonio Rüdiger, Dani Carvajal and Dean Huijsen, while Barça arrive on a nine-game winning run and five straight clean sheets.