Losing Mbappé for the competition is a major blow to Alonso’s side. The France international leads the team with 29 goals in 2025–26, often carrying Real Madrid’s attack across all competitions. In fact, the team’s second-leading goalscorers this season are Vinicius Junior and Jude Bellingham, each with only five apiece.

Kylian Mbappe’s absence has added an unexpected layer of intrigue to one of the most anticipated fixtures of the season.

Real Madrid boss Xabi Alonso has admitted that star striker Kylian Mbappe could make a surprise return from injury against Barcelona in Sunday’s Supercopa Clasico. Mbappe missed the semi-final win over Atletico and had been expected to sit out the whole tournament due to a knee injury.

Real Madrid have suffered a massive blow ahead of the Spanish Super Cup as Kylian Mbappe has been ruled out of the entire tournament with a knee injury. The French superstar will not travel to Saudi Arabia as the club adopts a 'zero risk' policy,

Former winners, World Cup hopefuls and even two veteran superstars are all in contention to win the next Ballon d’Or.

Jude Bellingham has hit back at critics regarding his goal output this season, insisting his deeper role is necessary to accommodate Kylian Mbappe’s prolific nature at Real Madrid. The England midfielder also offered staunch support for teammate Vinicius Jr, describing the Brazilian as 'electric' despite his struggles under coach Xabi Alonso.

Move over runway regulars, fashion’s newest scene-stealer is a football legend. With Dior dropping its Summer 2026 collection, the real headline isn’t.

A new report published by the CIES Football Observatory, as relayed by Mundo Deportivo, has once again reinforced the extraordinary rise of Lamine Yamal, placing the Barcelona forward at the very top