Will Kylian Mbappe play tonight for Real Madrid vs Atletico Madrid in Spanish Super Cup?
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The Frenchman didn’t travel with the squad to Saudi Arabia.
Tonight, Real Madrid will play Atlético de Madrid in the semi-final of the Spanish Super Cup. However, they are set to be without their star player.
Due to a sprained knee, Kylian Mbappé will miss his second straight game while he awaits a good recovery that would enable him to play in a potential final.
The omission of Mbappe from Real Madrid’s roster that Xabi Alonso selected for this week’s Spanish Super Cup was the top story in Spanish media on Tuesday, given that the forward has led the team in attack and has regularly scored goals this season.
The player is set to miss the semi-final despite doing his gym session on Tuesday before the game. He didn’t travel with the squad to play tonight.
Will Kylian Mbappe play tonight?
Kylian Mbappe has been out since December 31, 2025, due to a knee injury. He was not there for Real Madrid‘s 5-1 LaLiga victory over Real Betis in their opening game of 2026. It has already been established that he won’t be able to play against Atletico Madrid in the Spanish Super Cup semifinal tonight.
The French forward did not train on Tuesday after missing Real Madrid’s LaLiga game against Real Betis. He will stay in Madrid to finish his recuperation.
Kylian Mbappé will go to Saudi Arabia on Friday to rejoin the team. The player could return for the pivotal encounter if his medical condition improves and Real Madrid advance to the Supercopa final, which is set for Sunday at the King Abdullah Sports City Stadium in Jeddah.
Will Kylian Mbappe play tonight?
No, he has not travelled with the squad.
Which injury has Mbappe sustained?
He has knee discomfort.
When could he return from injury?
He could be available to play in the final if Los Blancos make progress tonight.
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After earning a bachelor's degree in mass media, Rajarshi began his career as a sports writer in 2019, driven by his passion for sports journalism. He has been working in the field for over six years. A devoted fan of Lionel Messi and Barcelona, Rajarshi has been involved in sports since childhood. Before turning his focus to journalism, he even represented his college at the state level. Along with covering football, he enjoys playing the game, watching movies, and experimenting with new recipes in his spare time, as cooking is one of his favorite hobbies.