Real Madrid has confirmed that their star forward, Kylian Mbappé, has suffered a muscle injury, casting doubt over his participation in the highly anticipated derby match against Atletico Madrid this weekend. Mbappé, who joined Real Madrid from Paris Saint-Germain this year, has been in stellar form this season, scoring seven goals in just nine appearances across all competitions. However, the 25-year-old was forced off the pitch in the 80th minute of their 3-2 home victory against Deportivo Alaves on Tuesday. He gestured towards his thigh as he left the field, hinting at the injury.
Following medical examinations conducted on Wednesday, Real Madrid revealed that Mbappé has sustained an injury to his left biceps femoris. The club stated that his recovery progress will be closely monitored.
This injury comes at a crucial time for Real Madrid. They currently sit in second place in the La Liga standings with 17 points, trailing leaders Barcelona by a single point. Barcelona, who have a game in hand, will be hosting second-bottom Getafe later on Wednesday.
Mbappé’s availability for the derby clash will be a major concern for Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti. The French international has been instrumental in their success this season, and his absence would be a significant blow to their chances of securing a crucial victory against their city rivals.
