Overview
- Real Madrid’s medical staff confirmed a left knee sprain for Kylian Mbappé and said his condition will be monitored.
- Mbappé is not included on the squad list for the Supercopa in Jeddah, with local reporting indicating he is also expected to miss a possible final.
- An AFP report, citing a source close to the player, said he will probably be sidelined for at least three weeks, which the club has not officially confirmed.
- Despite being unable to warm up on December 10 in the Champions League, Mbappé played full matches on December 14, 17, and 20 and ultimately equalled Cristiano Ronaldo’s calendar‑year goal mark.
- Spanish media questioned Xabi Alonso’s decision to field him while hurt, noting his outsized scoring burden and pointing to Gonzalo García as a capable stand‑in.