Real Madrid manager Xabi Alonso offered a coy “we’ll see” when asked about Kylian Mbappé’s status for the Spanish Super Cup semifinals.
The Frenchman, who was diagnosed with a knee injury during the holiday break, could only sit and watch from the stands as his team delivered an emphatic 5–1 thumping over Real Betis on Sunday afternoon.
Real Madrid Castilla product Gonzalo García got the nod in his place, and the striker bagged a perfect hat trick that earned a standing ovation from the home crowd at the Bernabéu. Even Mbappé himself sprung to his feet to celebrate the youngster’s sensational performance.
Still, Los Blancos are still eagerly awaiting the return of their leading goalscorer, especially with the Supercopa swiftly approaching. Real Madrid are set to take on arch rivals Atlético Madrid on Thursday evening in Saudi Arabia.
Whether Mbappé recovers in time to make the trip and potentially feature remains the burning question, one Alonso only offered the following answer to: “We’ll see, it depends on how he feels.”
Mbappé leads the team with 29 goals across all competitions this season. The France international capped off 2025 by tying Cristiano Ronaldo’s record for the most goals scored (59) in a calendar year by a Real Madrid player.