Mbappé in Saudi Arabia: Barcelona on Alert?

Mbappé Races Against Time for El Clásico Appearance After knee Sprain

Kylian Mbappé has arrived in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, joining the Real Madrid squad as they prepare for the Spanish Super Cup final against Barcelona. The French star is currently in a critical race against time to recover from a knee sprain and possibly feature in Sunday’s highly anticipated clash, known as El Clásico.

Mbappé traveled to Saudi Arabia after being sidelined for the recent match against Atlético Madrid due to the injury. While the severity of the sprain initially raised concerns,there remains hope that he can recover in time to participate against Barcelona.

According to reports from Marca,all possibilities are being considered regarding Mbappé’s involvement. Real Madrid manager Xabi Alonso may choose to include him as a substitute, start him in the lineup, or ultimately leave him out of the final squad, depending on his progress in the coming days.

Looking ahead, Mbappé is expected to be fully fit and available for the Champions League match against Benfica on january 28th, providing a more definitive return date should his recovery from the knee sprain proceed as anticipated. The club will continue to monitor his condition closely as they weigh the risks and benefits of potentially including him in El Clásico.