Madrid hopes Mbappé can play against Barcelona in Spanish Super Cup final
Real Madrid is hoping Kylian Mbappé recovers from a knee issue in time to face a high-flying Barcelona in the Spanish Super Cup on SundayJANUARY 9 • Associated Press
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Rüdiger 'doubtful' for El Clásico against Barcelona, Rodrygo and Asencio 'questionable' Bad news for Real Madrid.
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Rodrygo - Spotted with knee strap Rodrygo (knee) suffered a bad knock in Thursday's 2-1 win against Atletico in the semi-final of the Supercopa and was spotted wearing a knee strap after the game, according to Madr...
Impact Rodrygo will have to be monitored ahead of Sunday's Supercopa final against Barcelona since he was wearing a knee strap after Thursday's win against Atletico in the semifinal following a bad knock. It remains unsure for the time being if that issue is a big one or if he was just wearing a strap as a precaution. If he had to miss some time, his absence will force a change in the frontline, with Gonzalo Garcia likely taking a larger role for the Merengues.
JANUARY 9 • ROTOWIRE
Antonio Rudiger - Suffers knee pain Rudiger was forced off in the 69th minute of Thursday's 2-1 win against Atletico in the semi-final of the Supercopa due to knee pain, coach Xabi Alonso said in a press conference....
Impact Rudiger was dealing with knee pain and couldn't continue the game in Thursday's win against Atletico in the Supercopa. The center-back was substituted in the 69th minute and his condition will have to be monitored ahead of Sunday's Supercopa final against Barcelona. If Rudiger had to miss some time, Dean Huijsen will likely find a starting spot again for the Merengues.
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Super Cup Drama! Vinicius Clashes with Simeone; Real Madrid to Play Barcelona
Real Madrid superstar Vinícius Jr. had a heated moment with Atlético Madrid manager Diego Simeone in the Spanish Supercup semifinal.JANUARY 8 • FOX SPORTS
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