Kylian Mbappe is expected to be available for Real Madrid’s Spanish Super Cup final against Barcelona on Sunday and the striker is expected to arrive in Saudi Arabia on Friday.
Mbappe was absent for Thursday’s semi-final against Atletico Madrid with a knee injury, but his The real teammates nevertheless won 2-1 against their rivals to reach the final.
After initially suggesting Mbappé would miss the duration of the four-team tournament in the Middle East, manager Xabi Alonso now claims the 27-year-old is close to joining the team.
The Real coach said: “He will come to Saudi Arabia in the next 24 hours, he feels much better. He has a chance to play.”
Real progressed despite heavy pressure from their rivals, with Federico Valverde’s superb free-kick and Rodrygo’s finish making the difference for Los Blancos.
“We knew how to suffer tonight,” said Xabi Alonso.
“Our goal tonight was to qualify, and we did that. So we’re happy.
“It was a very competitive match. There were some great moments for us and for them. It was a semi-final.”
