Real Madrid confirmed this Wednesday through an official medical report that its star Kylian Mbappé has suffered a sprain in his left knee. … After the tests carried out by the club’s medical services, they affirm that his evolution will mark his availability for the next commitments.
The injury leaves the French striker out of the squad for the first match of La Liga 2026 against Real Betis and puts his participation in the Spanish Super Cup at serious risk, which is scheduled to start next week on Thursday, January 8 in Saudi Arabia, where Madrid will face Atlético de Madrid in the semifinals.
Although the club has not made a recovery period official, the French media L’Equipe estimates that Mbappé will be out for at least three weeks, which also jeopardizes some of the first games of the season after the winter break.
The news represents a major setback for the team led by Xabi Alonso, which has counted on the Frenchman as its main offensive reference. Mbappé has been one of the pillars of the Merengue attack this campaign, with a figure of 29 goals that far exceeds that of his teammates and places him among the top scorers in the league.
The forward had participated in training on Tuesday without any apparent discomfort, but this Wednesday’s MRI revealed the severity of the injury, which is why the coaching staff and medical services have decided to prioritize his rest and treatment.
