Summary
Real Madrid coach Xabi Alonso is considering whether Kylian Mbappe can play in the Spanish Super Cup final against Barcelona. Mbappe, who missed the semifinal due to a knee injury, is now in Saudi Arabia with the team, and the decision will depend on his recovery and training performance.
Key Facts
- Xabi Alonso is the coach of Real Madrid.
- Kylian Mbappe has a knee sprain from December.
- Mbappe did not play in the semifinal against Atletico Madrid.
- The Spanish Super Cup final is against Barcelona in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
- Alonso called their approach to playing Mbappe as a "controlled risk."
- Decisions on Mbappe's participation involve staff, players, and doctors.
- Mbappe leads Madrid with 29 goals this season.
- Real Madrid has won its last five matches, improving their recent form.
