⚠️ Real Madrid confirm Mbappé injury, see statement

⚠️ Real Madrid confirm Mbappé injury, see statement

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 timeline for his return to the pitch.

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

Mbappé felt discomfort in the 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 awaiting the 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 crucial to Los Blancos’ title hopes.

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

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

Although the initial information indicates that the striker is not at risk of being left out of the final squad list, time out at this stage could affect his match sharpness and physical preparation for the World Cup opener.

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