"Mbappe was diagnosed with the issue last week, with the expectation that the 27-year-old would likely be sidelined for at least three weeks. Xabi Alonso's side face city rivals Atletico Madrid on Thursday in the semifinals, with Barcelona taking on Athletic Bilbao on Wednesday. The Spanish coach is under pressure after a disappointing start to the season, with his team trailing champions Barca by four points in La Liga."
"Alonso had told journalists last week that would do everything we can to get him back as soon as possible. Adding, We're going to be pushing the deadlines; it's very much a matter of feelings. When is as soon as possible? I don't know. The Super Cup? We hope."
"Mbappe equalled Cristiano Ronaldo's club record of 59 goals in a calendar year for Real in their 2-0 La Liga win over Sevilla on December 20. The former Paris Saint-Germain striker's form is in stark contrast with his strike partner, Vinicius Junior, who scored 22 goals last season, but has struck just five times across all competitions this term and has not found the net since October."
Kylian Mbappe will miss the Spanish Super Cup in Jeddah after being ruled out with a knee sprain. Real Madrid did not include the 27-year-old in their squad while he recovers from the injury diagnosed last week. Medical staff expect Mbappe to be sidelined for at least three weeks. Real Madrid face city rivals Atletico Madrid in a Super Cup semifinal, while Barcelona meet Athletic Bilbao. Xabi Alonso faces pressure after a disappointing start, with Real trailing champions Barcelona by four La Liga points. Mbappe equalled Cristiano Ronaldo's club record of 59 goals in a calendar year on December 20. Vinicius Junior has five goals this season after 22 last season and has not scored since October.
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