Mbappé's Limited Impact in Spanish Supercup Final

Spanish coach Xabi Alonso has sparked controversy with his decision to include French forward Kylian Mbappé, who is recovering from injury, in the Real Madrid squad for the Spanish Supercup final against Barcelona in Jeddah.

Mbappé, who was not part of the starting lineup due to an injury that was expected to sideline him for approximately three weeks, entered the match after Barcelona scored their third goal. He played for 20 minutes, during which he touched the ball only 8 times, losing possession once and making a similar mistake.

Despite his limited participation, Mbappé remains Real Madrid's top scorer this season, with 29 goals and 5 assists across 25 matches in various competitions.

In a notable remark, Barcelona's coach mocked a question regarding Mbappé's impact, stating, "Remember Real Madrid's defeats against us with his involvement," implying that his presence did not alter the course of the game.

Alonso's decision has ignited a debate about the appropriateness of risking a key player like Mbappé in a crucial match, particularly given his limited performance during the minutes he played.