Real Madrid’s Mbappe out of Spanish Super Cup derby with Atletico

Al JazeeraEN 2 min read 100% complete by Kevin Hand,News AgenciesJanuary 6, 2026 at 05:36 PM

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Kylian Mbappe will miss the Spanish Super Cup in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, due to a knee sprain diagnosed last week. Real Madrid did not include their top goalscorer in the squad for the tournament, where they face Atletico Madrid in the semi-finals on Thursday. The 27-year-old is expected to be sidelined for at least three weeks. Coach Xabi Alonso, under pressure due to a disappointing season start, had hoped Mbappe could recover in time for the Super Cup. Mbappe recently equaled Cristiano Ronaldo's club record of 59 goals in a calendar year, contrasting with teammate Vinicius Junior's recent scoring drought. Barcelona will play Athletic Bilbao in the other semi-final match.

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