Why isn’t Kylian Mbappe playing for Real Madrid against Atletico Madrid in the Spanish Super Cup semi-final?

Kylian Mbappe’s absence has added an unexpected layer of intrigue to one of the most anticipated fixtures of the season.

Kylian Mbappe’s absence has added an unexpected layer of intrigue to one of the most anticipated fixtures of the season. As Real Madrid prepares to face Atletico de Madrid in the Spanish Super Cup semi-final, the spotlight has shifted away from tactics and rivalries toward a single, pressing question. Why is one of the world’s most decisive players missing on such a high-stakes night?