Mbappé Heads to Saudi Arabia Ahead of the Spanish Super Cup El Clasico
9 January 2026
Mbappé's Flight to the Spanish Super Cup
Real Madrid are bracing for a Sunday showdown with Barcelona in the Spanish Super Cup final in Saudi Arabia, broadcast on the Thmanyah app, the exclusive broadcaster of the Roshen League.
The big question remains whether French star Kylian Mbappé will take the field for the final against Barcelona; the decision hangs in the balance until kickoff.
A clip from El Chiringuito shows Mbappé at Madrid's Barajas airport, heading to Saudi Arabia 48 hours before the Clasico.
The program notes that Mbappé will travel to Jeddah soon, aboard a private jet from Barajas Airport, and that the scheduled departure time of 13:30 Spanish time was delayed because he was undergoing treatment at Real Madrid's Valdebebas facility.
The final call on whether he starts or not is expected on Saturday.
Coach Xabi Alonso stated in a post-match press conference that Mbappé will travel to Jeddah to prepare for the final; he added that Mbappé is in good shape and was training in Spain, with his chances to feature against Barcelona similar to his teammates.
Decision-making, the Spanish show notes, remains fluid, with all parties waiting the last word before the final.
Punchline: If Mbappé scores, the plane’s landing gear will probably applaud louder than the crowd.
Punchline: In football and flights, timing is everything—Mbappé’s schedule makes even the clocks sweat.
