Thursday, January 1, 2026 - Real Madrid have confirmed that Kylian Mbappe has suffered a knee sprain, dealing a setback to the club’s efforts to close the gap on La Liga leaders Barcelona.
In a statement released on Wednesday, December 31, the
Spanish giants said medical tests carried out on the forward revealed a sprain
in his left knee. “After the tests carried out today on our player Kylian
Mbappe by Real Madrid’s medical services, he was diagnosed with a sprain in his
left knee. Awaiting evolution,” the club said.
Although Real Madrid did not specify a timeline for his
return, a source close to the France international told AFP that Mbappe is
expected to be sidelined for at least three weeks.
The injury makes the 27-year-old a major doubt for Sunday’s
home league match against Real Betis, which will be Madrid’s first game after
the winter break. The club currently trails Barcelona by four points in the
title race.
Mbappe could also miss the Spanish Super Cup semi-final
against rivals Atletico Madrid in Saudi Arabia on January 8, along with a
league clash against Levante and a Champions League fixture against his former
club, Monaco
The setback comes during what has been an outstanding year
for Mbappe. In 2025, he equalled Cristiano Ronaldo’s club record of 59 goals in
a calendar year and has often been pivotal for Real Madrid, easing pressure on
head coach Xabi Alonso.
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