Mbappé's Limited Impact in Spanish Supercup Final

Spanish coach Xabi Alonso has sparked controversy by calling injured French forward Kylian Mbappé to join Real Madrid in Djeddah for the Supercup final against arch-rivals Barcelona.

Mbappé, who had been sidelined for approximately three weeks due to injury, entered the match after Barcelona scored its third goal. He played for 20 minutes during regular time and extra time, managing to touch the ball only 8 times, losing possession once and committing a similar error.

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

In notable remarks, Barcelona's coach dismissed a question regarding Mbappé's impact, stating: "Remember Real Madrid's defeats against us with his participation," implying that his presence did not alter the outcome of the match.

Alonso's decision has ignited a debate about the wisdom of risking an injured player like Mbappé in such a critical match, particularly given the player's lackluster performance during his time on the field.