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Kylian Mbappe has sent a message of encouragement to his Real Madrid teammates ahead of Thursday’s Spanish Super Cup semi-final against Atletico Madrid, despite being ruled out of the tournament through a knee injury that prevented him from traveling to Saudi Arabia.
Mbappe Sends Encouragement Message Despite Missing Spanish Super Cup Through Injury
The French forward was officially confirmed as unavailable for the Spanish Super Cup yesterday after sustaining a knee injury that rules him out of both the semi-final against Atletico Madrid and any potential final appearance. Mbappe did not travel with the squad to Saudi Arabia, forcing manager Xabi Alonso to plan the Super Cup campaign without his most decisive attacking weapon at a crucial stage of the season.
Mbappe’s absence represents a significant blow given his exceptional form this season, with the striker registering 29 goals and five assists in just 24 appearances across all competitions. These numbers underline how central the former Paris Saint-Germain star has been to Madrid’s attacking output throughout the campaign, making his unavailability particularly damaging for the team’s Super Cup ambitions.
Despite being forced to watch from afar, Mbappe took to social media to demonstrate his emotional investment in the team’s Super Cup journey. The striker posted a message of encouragement to his teammates, writing: “Good luck, team. I have 1000% faith in you. We’re going to win. Hala Madrid! Let’s go for the Super Cup.” His public show of support reinforces unity at what represents a decisive moment for the club.
Real Madrid face a particularly challenging test against Diego Simeone’s Atletico Madrid, who remain an uncomfortable opponent after exposing Madrid’s weaknesses earlier this season. Atletico’s emphatic five-goal victory at the Metropolitano during their previous meeting serves as a clear warning for Thursday’s semi-final encounter, with that result still fresh in the memory as the teams prepare to meet again.
Without Mbappe available, Alonso will need to spread responsibility across the squad and lean on tactical discipline and collective effort rather than individual brilliance. The manager must find alternative solutions to replace the striker’s goal threat, with Madrid taking confidence from Mbappe’s message of support as they attempt to progress to the Spanish Super Cup final despite the absence of their leading scorer.
