Mbappe's Travel Dilemma: Will Real Madrid Bring Him to Saudi for the Super Cup?

Mbappé's Travel Dilemma

Real Madrid faces a tense wait as it plans to head to Saudi Arabia for the Spanish Super Cup, broadcast exclusively through the Thmanyah app, the official broadcaster of the Roshan Saudi Pro League, amid uncertainty over whether French star Kylian Mbappé will travel with the squad.

According to Spanish radio Cadena SER, Madrid will depart tomorrow at 15:00 local time, heading to Jeddah. A final decision on Mbappé's participation will be made after the morning training session and before boarding the plane, meaning he could miss the trip.

Current status and match setup

Madrid announced last Wednesday that Mbappé suffers a left knee twist, keeping him out of recent matches and prompting cautious medical oversight to prevent a worsening injury during a busy spell.

Real Madrid will compete in the Spanish Super Cup in Saudi Arabia in knockout format, starting with a semi-final against Atlético Madrid. If they advance, they could meet Barcelona or Athletic Bilbao in the final, while Mbappé's availability remains uncertain until the last hours before departure.

What to watch for

Travel arrangements and the medical update will determine whether their talisman makes the trip. If he travels, a morning assessment will decide; if not, Madrid will lean on other attackers to chase a trophy in a high-stakes event.

Also, Madrid's official statements emphasize caution, hoping to protect Mbappé for the rest of the season.

Punchline 1: If Mbappé doesn't fly, Madrid will discover the true art of trophy hunting—drama, not just defense.

Punchline 2: And if all else fails, they can always sign a hologram—Mbappé in 4K, coming to a pitch near you.