Mbappé Could Return for Real Madrid in Spanish Super Cup Final

09 January 2026at11:20

Forward Kylian Mbappé could be available to play for Real Madrid in Sunday's Spanish Super Cup final against Barcelona in Saudi Arabia.

The 27-year-old missed Real Madrid's 2-1 victory over Atlético Madrid in the Spanish Super Cup semi-final, and also sat out Real Madrid's 5-1 La Liga win against Real Betis on January 4.

Mbappé sustained a sprained left knee last December and was initially expected to be sidelined for three weeks.

The player has been training daily with coaching staff members Sebastián Devia and Guillermo Zordo. He is scheduled to travel to Saudi Arabia after a final training session at Valdebebas on Friday.

Mbappé is expected to join full team training on Saturday, and the club has reported that he feels "good" ahead of the anticipated Clásico match.

Q&A

What is Kylian Mbappé's current injury status for the Spanish Super Cup final?

Kylian Mbappé sustained a sprained left knee in December. After initial three-week sideline expectations, he's now training daily and feels 'good,' potentially returning for Real Madrid's Super Cup final.

Which matches did Kylian Mbappé miss before the Spanish Super Cup final?

Due to his sprained left knee, Mbappé missed Real Madrid's 2-1 semi-final victory over Atlético Madrid and their 5-1 La Liga win against Real Betis on January 4.