Real Madrid star to start on the bench? Mbappé's fate for the Spanish Super Cup revealed

Real Madrid and France striker Kylian Mbappé has recovered from his knee injury and is ready to play in the Spanish Super Cup match.

Details: However, according to Marca, Los Blancos head coach Xabi Alonso has decided to be cautious with his star player and will keep Mbappé on the bench. Most likely, 21-year-old Gonzalo García, who netted a hat-trick in the recent La Liga clash against Betis (5-1), will start the match.

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Recall, Real Madrid's talisman Kylian Mbappé missed two matches due to discomfort in his knee, including the Spanish Super Cup semifinal against Atlético, which Los Blancos won 2-1.

Tonight, in the Super Cup final, we will witness El Clásico, where Mbappé is expected to return to the pitch and help his team fight for the trophy.

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