US EditionReal Madrid Weigh Mbappe Gamble Ahead of Spanish Super Cup Final
Xabi Alonso says Real Madrid will carefully evaluate Kylian Mbappé's knee sprain before the Supercopa final to avoid risking the team's top scorer's health.
- On Saturday, Real Madrid coach Xabi Alonso said Kylian Mbappé flew to Jeddah on Friday after missing the semifinal and will be assessed in training for Sunday's Supercopa final.
- Because of a knee sprain, Kylian Mbappé stayed in Madrid to continue rehabilitation and missed Atlético Madrid's derby before flying to Jeddah on Friday.
- Match evidence shows Alonso said, `We have to assess the risk,` when asked about giving Mbappé a pain-killing injection for Sunday's final.
- Alonso said trainers will use training today to decide if Kylian Mbappé starts or plays fewer minutes, noting he's improving and players are putting in extra effort.
- In the context of the Clásico rivalry, Real Madrid beat FC Barcelona 2-1 in October after losing four meetings in 2024-25, while Alonso warned of defensive instability and said, `Every player is different` managing Vinícius Júnior’s 16-match scoring drought.
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Soccer-Real Madrid weigh Mbappe gamble ahead of Spanish Super Cup final
Jan 10 (Reuters) - Real Madrid could unleash their biggest weapon in Sunday's Spanish Super Cup final against Barcelona, with coach Xabi Alonso saying they are considering taking a risk on Kylian Mbappe's fitness after he missed the semi-final. Read full story
Real Madrid weigh Mbappe gamble ahead of Spanish Super Cup final
Jan 10 : Real Madrid could unleash their biggest weapon in Sunday's Spanish Super Cup final against Barcelona, with coach Xabi Alonso saying they are considering taking a risk on Kylian Mbappe's fitness after he missed the semi-final.Mbappe, who matched Cristiano Ronaldo's club record of 59 goals in a cale
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Real Madrid not 'kamikaze' with Mbappe health: Alonso
Real Madrid boss Xabi Alonso to 'assess the risk' on Kylian Mbappe's fitness ahead of Supercopa
Xabi Alonso said Real Madrid will "assess the risk" of playing Kylian Mbappé in Sunday's Supercopa final with Barcelona, with the star forward racing to recover from a knee sprain.
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