JEDDAH, Saudi Arabia, Jan 9, 2026 (BSS/AFP) - Real Madrid coach Xabi Alonso said Thursday that superstar French striker Kylian Mbappe is fit to play in the Spanish Super Cup final against Barcelona after a knee sprain. The forward was left out of Madrid's travelling party to Saudi Arabia, with Los Blancos beating city rivals Atletico Madrid 2-1 in the semi-final on Thursday to set up a Clasico final on Sunday. "(Mbappe) is a lot better, he is feeling good, and he has the same chance of playing as his team-mates," Alonso told reporters in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Alonso said Mbappe would fly to join the squad on Friday. The 27-year-old is Madrid's top goalscorer with 29 goals this season across all competitions in 24 appearances.

Source: Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha January 09, 2026 10:59 UTC