{"id":8166,"date":"2026-01-10T13:55:48","date_gmt":"2026-01-10T13:55:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/inernews.online\/?p=8166"},"modified":"2026-01-10T13:55:48","modified_gmt":"2026-01-10T13:55:48","slug":"real-madrid-striker-mbappe-could-face-barcelona-in-spanish-super-cup-final-football-news","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/inernews.online\/?p=8166","title":{"rendered":"Real Madrid striker Mbappe could face Barcelona in Spanish Super Cup final | Football News"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div id=\"\">\n<p class=\"article__subhead\"><em>Kylian Mbappe\u2019s latest injury was set to rule him out for three weeks but shock return against Barcelona is on the cards.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"article-dates\">\n<p><span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Published On 10 Jan 2026<\/span><span aria-hidden=\"true\">10 Jan 2026<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"rich-share\" data-testid=\"rich-share\">\n<div class=\"rich-share__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"rich-share__button-wrapper\"><button class=\"rich-share__button row\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><\/p>\n<p>Click here to share on social media<\/p>\n<p><svg class=\"icon icon--share2 icon--primary icon--16 \" viewbox=\"0 0 20 16\" version=\"1.1\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><title>share2<\/title><path fill=\"#000\" fill-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M11.688 9.048c-.659 0-1.252.282-1.673.733l-4.92-2.45c.016-.115.028-.232.028-.352 0-.117-.011-.23-.027-.343l4.913-2.423a2.285 2.285 0 0 0 1.68.739C12.964 4.952 14 3.899 14 2.6 14 1.302 12.965.25 11.688.25S9.377 1.302 9.377 2.601c0 .117.01.23.027.343L4.49 5.367a2.285 2.285 0 0 0-1.68-.739C1.536 4.628.5 5.681.5 6.979c0 1.299 1.035 2.35 2.312 2.35.659 0 1.252-.281 1.673-.731l4.92 2.45a2.357 2.357 0 0 0-.029.351c0 1.299 1.035 2.351 2.312 2.351S14 12.698 14 11.399s-1.035-2.35-2.312-2.35Z\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\"\/><\/svg><\/button><\/p>\n<p class=\"rich-share__social-text\">Share<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div aria-live=\"polite\" aria-atomic=\"true\">\n<p>Real Madrid coach Xabi Alonso said he could take a controlled risk with Kylian Mbappe\u2019s fitness ahead of the Spanish Super Cup final on Sunday against Barcelona, but would not be \u201ckamikaze\u201d.<\/p>\n<p>French superstar Mbappe missed the semifinal victory over Atletico Madrid on Thursday but flew out to Saudi Arabia on Friday to join the squad before the Clasico in Jeddah.<\/p>\n<section class=\"more-on\">\n<h2 class=\"more-on__heading\">Recommended Stories<!-- --> <\/h2>\n<p><span class=\"screen-reader-text\">list of 3 items<\/span><span class=\"screen-reader-text\">end of list<\/span><\/section>\n<p>Mbappe is recovering from a knee sprain he suffered at the end of December, which was expected to take three weeks to heal.<\/p>\n<p>Asked if the forward, Madrid\u2019s top goalscorer this season with 29 strikes across all competitions, could play with painkilling injections, Alonso said Madrid would be careful.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIt\u2019s a decision that we have to take between the staff, the players and the doctors,\u201d Alonso told a news conference.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe have to measure the risk, to know the moment we\u2019re in, what we\u2019re playing for, and then take the decisions we take. But we are not kamikaze when we take decisions. It\u2019s a controlled risk.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Alonso explained that Mbappe was feeling a lot better after missing last weekend\u2019s win over Real Betis in La Liga and the derby clash against Atletico.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cHe\u2019s doing a lot better, he wouldn\u2019t have been quite ready to face Atletico and we decided not to accelerate [his return],\u201d said the coach.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe had in mind that if we got to the final, according to how he felt, we could see about him coming here.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWhen he trains today, we\u2019ll have all the information we need and see if he\u2019s ready to start or to play a bit less.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Winning the Super Cup would be Alonso\u2019s first piece of silverware since joining Madrid last June and would ease the pressure on his shoulders.<\/p>\n<p>The Spaniard appeared close to the sack towards the end of 2025 after a poor run of form, but Madrid have won their last five matches.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cProjects take time \u2026 we\u2019re evolving in terms of football, emotionally, the team\u2019s spirit,\u201d said Alonso.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe feel connected with the players. These types of matches could have a big impact on the rest of the season.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><br \/><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Kylian Mbappe\u2019s latest injury was set to rule him out for three weeks but shock return against Barcelona is on the cards. 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