French star Kylian Mbappé arrived in the city of Jeddah in the early hours of Saturday, preparing to participate in the highly anticipated summit clash in the Spanish Super Cup final, which brings together Real Madrid and Barcelona.
Football fans are eagerly awaiting the match in a grand atmosphere, as the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia hosts the tournament’s final, amidst wide media attention and global viewership.
At exactly midnight on Friday, a post was made on an account stating: “Peace be upon you, Saudi Arabia.”
A video spread of the moment Mbappé arrived at Jeddah airport, where he greeted a number of fans, appearing to be in good spirits.
Mbappé’s participation is a focal point for the fans, given his influential role with his team and the aspirations of the Royal club to claim the Super Cup title at the expense of its traditional rival Barcelona.
Jeddah
Jeddah is a major port city on Saudi Arabia’s Red Sea coast, historically serving as the gateway for Muslim pilgrims traveling to Mecca. Its historic district, Al-Balad, features traditional coral stone houses and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, reflecting centuries of trade and cultural exchange.
Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, founded in 1932 by King Abdulaziz Al Saud, is a modern nation built upon the historical regions of Najd, Hejaz, Al-Ahsa, and ‘Asir. It is globally significant as the birthplace of Islam, housing the religion’s two holiest cities, Mecca and Medina.
Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia is a modern nation-state founded in 1932 by King Abdulaziz Al Saud, unifying the regions of Najd and Hejaz. It is the birthplace of Islam, home to the religion’s two holiest cities, Mecca and Medina, which have been central to Islamic history and pilgrimage for over fourteen centuries.
Jeddah airport
Jeddah’s primary airport is King Abdulaziz International Airport, which opened in 1981 to serve pilgrims traveling to the nearby holy city of Mecca. It is named after the founder of Saudi Arabia and has since been expanded with a striking new terminal complex, becoming a major modern gateway to the country.
Real Madrid
Real Madrid is a professional football club based in Madrid, Spain, founded in 1902. It is one of the world’s most successful and famous football clubs, historically renowned for its European success, including a record number of UEFA Champions League titles.
Barcelona
Barcelona is a historic coastal city in northeastern Spain, renowned for its unique Catalan culture and distinctive architecture by Antoni Gaudí, such as the Sagrada Família. Founded as a Roman city, it later became a major medieval trading power and remains a vibrant economic and cultural hub today.
