⚠️ Real Madrid confirm Mbappé injury, see statement | OneFootball

Real Madrid released an official statement this Monday (27) confirming striker Kylian Mbappé’s injury.

After tests carried out by the club’s medical staff, he was diagnosed with a semitendinosus muscle injury in his left leg.

The club said the player’s recovery is "pending progress", without setting an exact timeframe for his return to the pitch.

According to Spanish journalist Josep Pedrerol, from the show El Chiringuito, the striker is expected to miss the rest of Real Madrid’s season.

Injury at a critical moment

The French star became new cause for concern for coach Álvaro Arbeloa after the 1-1 draw against Betis last Friday (24).

Mbappé felt discomfort in his hamstring area and asked to be substituted in the 35th minute of the second half.

At the post-match press conference, Arbeloa had already confirmed the issue, but was waiting for detailed tests that confirmed the muscle problem.

The timing of the injury is considered critical for the Spanish club in the final stretch of the season.

Real Madrid are second in La Liga with 74 points, eight behind rivals Barcelona.

With the decisive Clásico scheduled for May 10, Mbappé’s absence could be decisive for Los Blancos’ title hopes.

The team’s next match will be on May 3 against Espanyol.

Beyond the impact on the club, the news also raises concern in France with less than two months to go before the start of the 2026 World Cup.

Although initial reports indicate that the striker is not at risk of being left out of the final squad, time out at this stage could affect his match fitness and physical preparation for his World Cup debut.

Now, both the Real Madrid coaching staff and the French national team staff are closely monitoring the No. 10’s day-to-day progress to determine whether he will be fit to play in the final matches of the half-season.

Read the full statement

Following tests carried out today by the Real Madrid Medical Services on our player Kylian Mbappé, he has been diagnosed with an injury to the semitendinosus muscle in his left leg. His recovery will be monitored.

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