Real Madrid superstar set to achieve major milestone vs Real Betis; at suspension risk | OneFootball

Tonight, Real Madrid take on Real Betis in La Liga away at Estadio de La Cartuja in Seville.

Real Madrid go into the game without several important players such as Arda Guler, Eder Militao, Thibaut Courtois, and Rodrygo Goes, all of whom are injured. Aurelien Tchouameni also misses out due to a left hamstring overload.

Given the number of notable absences, there will be extra responsibility on the shoulders of other key players like Kylian Mbappe and Vinicius Jr. to step up.

A special night for Kylian Mbappe

It will be a special occasion for Mbappe, in particular, as he is set to make his 100th appearance for Real Madrid.

Indeed, since arriving from PSG as a free agent in the summer of 2024, the 27-year-old French megastar has featured 99 times for Real Madrid and will hit the century-mark tonight when he takes the field against Real Betis.

In his 99 matches so far in the royal white of Madrid, Mbappe has plundered 85 goals and registered 23 assists as well, showcasing his world-class quality.

100th appearance for Mbappe. (Photo by Aitor Alcalde/Getty Images)

To put this into perspective, Real Madrid legend Karim Benzema had managed only 41 goals in his first 100 games. Cristiano Ronaldo, being the freak of nature he is, had netted 95 times at this stage in his career at the Spanish capital club.

However, in terms of trophies, the France captain has been unable to win much at the club, with the FIFA Intercontinental Cup and the UEFA Super Cup being the only two titles he has secured so far.

Suspension risk

Mbappe, celebrating his 100th game against Real Betis, also goes into the contest staring at the risk of getting suspended.

The French forward is currently on four yellow cards in La Liga and another caution in tonight’s match would take the tally to five, earning him an automatic one-match ban.

It would then rule Mbappe out of Real Madrid’s next La Liga fixture against RCD Espanyol on 3 May.