Kylian Mbappé is on the bench for the Spanish Super Cup final, leaving Real Madrid without their leading goalscorer when the opening whistle sounds against Barcelona on Sunday evening.

Real Madrid face Barcelona in the 2026 Spanish Super Cup final, a matchup that once again promises drama and intensity in El Clasico. However, one major question dominates: Why is Kylian Mbappe not starting today?

Catch the real-time updates from the Barcelona vs Real Madrid Spanish Super Cup final being played at the King Abdullah Sports City Stadium in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.

All eyes will be on the second El Clasico of the season on January 11, with Real Madrid and Barcelona battling it out for the first piece of silverware in 2026.

Kylian has suffered a sprained left knee, but the club hasn’t completely ruled him out for Saudi Arabia.