Real Madrid qualified for the final of the Spanish Super Cup after a 2-1 victory over Atletico Madrid on Thursday night.
The winning goals were scored by Federico Valverde and Rodrygo, while Kylian Mbappe did not appear.
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He has not even traveled to Saudi Arabia at all.
But, other news was given by coach Xabi Alonso after the end of the semi-final with Atletico.
Alonso has said that Mbappe could recover faster and travel from Madrid to Saudi Arabia for the final against Barcelona.
The Spanish coach has even emphasized that the French striker may get minutes.
"He is much better. He has been training and there is good news. His chances are like everyone else in the team," Mundo Deportivo wrote on Friday.
The final between Barcelona and Real Madrid will be played on Sunday at 20:00 PM.
It is a repeat of the last Spanish Super Cup final, which Barcelona won 5:2.