Real Madrid, trailing Barcelona by four points, faced a setback as forward Kylian Mbappe sustained a left knee injury. The club confirmed Mbappe’s diagnosis of a knee sprain without specifying a recovery timeline. French newspaper L’Equipe reported that Mbappe could be out for at least three weeks due to a knee ligament issue.
The injury forced Mbappe to sit out Madrid’s last training session of the year. This development is significant for Real Madrid, given Mbappe’s exceptional form. Recently, he equaled Cristiano Ronaldo’s club record by scoring his 59th goal in 2025. Since joining Madrid from PSG, Mbappe has netted 29 goals this season, with 18 in La Liga.
With Mbappe’s absence impacting Madrid’s upcoming matches, including a clash against Atletico Madrid in the Supercup, concerns arise over his recovery timeline. The team’s next match is scheduled for Sunday, and doubts loom over Mbappe’s availability for the competition in early January. Real Madrid’s coach Xabi Alonso faces pressure, especially with Mbappe’s potential absence.
