Mbappe's Guard of Honor Snub and Alonso's Madrid Exit: Inside the Clasico Fallout

Kylian Mbappé BioSnap a weekly updated Biography. Kylian Mbappe nursed a nagging knee injury from New Years Eve that sidelined him for Real Madrids Supercopa semifinal win over Atletico Madrid, but Sports Illustrated reports he traveled to Jeddah Saudi Arabia and resumed training Friday ahead of Sundays blockbuster final against Barcelona. BeIN Sports captured his cheeky X post from there Salam Alaikoum Saudi Arabia with a flag emoji signaling he was primed to shake Camp Nou dreams despite doubts. Real Madrid confirmed via lineup he would start on the bench for the third straight game with Gonzalo Garcia up top but listed him among subs at King Abdullah Sports City. The Clasico delivered pure drama as Barcelona snatched a 3-2 thriller retaining the Supercopa their first silverware of 2026 and sealing Xabi Alonsos fate as Madrid boss. Fox Sports details Mbappe subbing on in the 76th minute pushing through pain but unable to spark a comeback his frustration boiling over at full time. Viral clips from News18 and Marca show him gesturing wildly urging teammates to bolt the pitch skipping the traditional guard of honor as Barca lifted the trophy defying Alonsos pleas to stay. Barcelona president Joan Laporta blasted the snub on RAC-1 calling it surprising and unsportsmanlike insisting true greatness shines in defeat while hinting Madrid players were stung by realizing Barca were superior that night. Hours later India Today and AS report Real Madrid axed Alonso Monday after his seven-month stint crumbled amid trophy slips and dressing room gripes. Mbappe broke the squads silence first with a heartfelt Instagram story tribute Its been short but it was a pleasure to play for you and learn from you Thank you for giving me the confidence since day one I will remember you as a manager who had clear ideas and knows many things about football Best of luck for your next chapter. Goal notes he thrived under Alonso netting 29 goals in 25 games matching Ronaldo's calendar-year Madrid record of 59 but rumors swirled of tactical clashes including that post-match defiance. With Alvaro Arbeloa now interim boss ahead of Wednesdays Copa del Rey at Albacete Mbappes bench role and guard snub spark whispers of deeper Bernabeu tensions just as La Liga heats up Barca leading by four. Fans online slam his class yet his form screams superstar staying power. Get the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOta This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI.