Kylian Mbappe Injury Sidelined from Real Madrid Spanish Super Cup 2026 Squad

The man who netted 59 goals in 2025 is staying home. Real Madrid's French superstar Kylian Mbappe will miss the Spanish Super Cup this week as he recovers from a knee sprain. According to Reuters, the Spanish giants didn't include their top goalscorer in the squad traveling to Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, on Tuesday.

A Major Blow to Real Madrid's Super Cup Ambitions

Mbappe was diagnosed with the issue last week, and the 27-year-old is expected to be sidelined for at least three weeks. Coach Xabi Alonso had expressed hope of a quick recovery, stating he'd do everything possible to get his star back, but the medical reality has forced a change of plans. Real Madrid faces a tough semifinal against rivals Atletico Madrid this Thursday without their primary attacking threat.

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Contrast in Form: Vinicius Junior's Struggle

The injury comes at a precarious time for Alonso, whose team trails Barcelona by four points in La Liga. While Mbappe matched Cristiano Ronaldo's record of 59 goals in a calendar year on December 20, his strike partner Vinicius Junior has struggled. Vinicius has only scored five times all season and hasn't found the net since October. All eyes are now on Alonso to see how he compensates for the loss of his most clinical finisher.