Real Madrid Star Kylian Mbappe Misses Spanish Super Cup Due to Knee Injury
French international striker Kylian Mbappe will miss Real Madrid's appearance in the upcoming Saudi Arabia-hosted Spanish Super Cup due to a knee injury. The 27-year-old forward, who is the team's top goalscorer, has been ruled out of the tournament with an expected three-week recovery period.
The news comes as a significant blow to Xabi Alonso's side, which faces city rivals Atletico Madrid in the semifinals on Thursday, ahead of Barcelona taking on Athletic Bilbao. The pressure is mounting on Alonso after Real Madrid trails champions Barcelona by four points in La Liga.
Mbappe's injury has also raised questions about his form this season, with the forward having scored just five goals across all competitions since October and failing to find the net since then. His partner, Vinicius Junior, has fared better but is struggling to replicate Mbappe's impressive performance from last year.
The Spanish coach had previously stated that he would "do everything we can to get him back as soon as possible," but it remains to be seen when Mbappe will return to action. With the Super Cup already on the line, Alonso and his team must navigate this challenging period without their star forward.
French international striker Kylian Mbappe will miss Real Madrid's appearance in the upcoming Saudi Arabia-hosted Spanish Super Cup due to a knee injury. The 27-year-old forward, who is the team's top goalscorer, has been ruled out of the tournament with an expected three-week recovery period.
The news comes as a significant blow to Xabi Alonso's side, which faces city rivals Atletico Madrid in the semifinals on Thursday, ahead of Barcelona taking on Athletic Bilbao. The pressure is mounting on Alonso after Real Madrid trails champions Barcelona by four points in La Liga.
Mbappe's injury has also raised questions about his form this season, with the forward having scored just five goals across all competitions since October and failing to find the net since then. His partner, Vinicius Junior, has fared better but is struggling to replicate Mbappe's impressive performance from last year.
The Spanish coach had previously stated that he would "do everything we can to get him back as soon as possible," but it remains to be seen when Mbappe will return to action. With the Super Cup already on the line, Alonso and his team must navigate this challenging period without their star forward.
anyway back to real madrid i feel like they're getting a bit too predictable in their tactics, always playing it safe 
remember when zidane used to bring so much excitement to the team? now it's all just a bunch of passing around and waiting for someone to make a run behind the defense lol
. Alonso needs to step up and show that he can lead the team to success even with his top player out. It's time to unleash Vinicius Junior's full potential and let other players like Luka Modric shine too 
. This is a test of Alonso's leadership, if Real Madrid comes out on top in the Super Cup, it'll be a huge boost for his team and La Liga title hopes 
. Can't say I'm surprised though, Mbappe's been struggling this season, maybe it's time for a new system or player to take center stage 
I feel bad for Real Madrid, they really need Kylian Mbappe's scoring power in that Spanish Super Cup. It's like having a piece of a puzzle missing, you know? 
They're already struggling to keep up with Barcelona, and now this injury... 
I hope he recovers well and gets back to his form ASAP, it would be devastating for the team if they lose without him. 
Mbappe's absence is gonna hurt Real Madrid like a bad hangover... or worse, they might actually win something without him 
. Still, with Atletico waiting in the wings and Barcelona breathing down their necks, Xabi's got some serious stress to deal with 
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and it's soooo good!!! i mean real madrid has some huge problems with their form right now... kylian mbappe is a superstar but like why did he get hurt now?! 
it's not looking good for them right now, especially with barcelona pulling away... 
can't put too much pressure on one player though, gotta spread the love and let others make their mark 
as for Alonso, he's got to stay calm and focus on the bigger picture 
the Spanish Super Cup ain't over yet 
. Alonso needs to find a way to get his team motivated without their star player, but it's hard when you've got big expectations on your shoulders 
mbappe is such a talented player and i was really looking forward to seeing him shine in the super cup 
hopefully he'll make a speedy recovery 
three weeks sounds like a long time but fingers crossed for ya boy 
️ real madrid will still crush it with vinicius on fire 
, it's going to be tough for Alonso's side to make up ground on Barcelona 
. Vinicius Junior can only hold so much, you know? He needs Mbappe back to get those goals scoring again 
Kylian Mbappe's injury is a big deal for Real Madrid 
so here's to hope that Mbappe recovers quickly and gets back on the pitch soon 
Now they have to rely on other players and hope that Mbappe recovers soon without any major setbacks. Fingers crossed! 
so i'm really bummed out that kylian mbappe is gonna miss spanish super cup 
real madrid can just go and win it without him or whatever 
i mean vinicius junior has been playing alright so maybe this is an opportunity for someone else to step up