Saturday 10/January/2026 – 12:33 PM
Team coach Xabi Alonso spoke real madrid About the upcoming confrontation tomorrow, Sunday, in the Spanish Super Cup final against Barcelona, which begins at nine o’clock in the evening, Cairo time, at Al-Enmaa Stadium in King Abdullah Sports City in Jeddah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
Xabi Alonso’s statements
Xabi Alonso said in the press conference: It is a special match. We wished to be here when we saw the Super Cup on the schedule. It is a final match, and we must know how to compete to win it. We are ready.
He added: Mbappe is in much better condition. Before the start of training, we thought he was almost ready for the Atletico match, and we decided not to rush to include him, but we said that if we qualify for the final, he will participate based on how he feels, and when he trains today, we will get all the information necessary to evaluate him and know whether he is ready to play as a starter or for a shorter time.
Xabi Alonso explained Mbappe’s condition and the possibility of risking his participation in the Super Final, saying: We have to evaluate the risk, know what is at stake, and take responsibility for the decisions. We are not reckless in making decisions, it is a calculated risk.
He continued: I will not reveal anything new. The level he presented is wonderful. He is a different type of player. His presence does not affect our preparations. He is a player who changes the course of the match, but the approach remains the same.
He added: Every player is different. We must be wise in every situation. Vinicius is emotional, and we must know how to support him. His teammates and the technical staff are keen for him to understand the situation. He will return to his best and will be decisive. We desperately need him tomorrow, as Vinicius has always been decisive in final matches. I hope to see him smiling.
Xabi Alonso confirmed in his statements: Tomorrow’s match will be decisive, and it will have opportunities for everything. Feeling confident and having the necessary energy will be extremely important.
He pointed out: We know Barcelona well. There are no secrets. We have to play a comprehensive match. There are many players, Pedri is one of them, and there are others who are important as well.
Xabi Alonso concluded his statements: Real Madrid is the biggest club in the world. We hope to feel this support again tomorrow, but anything is possible. We are preparing to win, and we are confident of that.
