After tests performed today by Real Madrid's medical department for player Kylian Mbappe, he was diagnosed with a left knee sprain. His recovery status will be closely monitored," Real Madrid's homepage said.
According to Spanish media, with this injury, Mbappe will not be able to play against Real Betis in LaLiga this weekend. In addition, the possibility of the French striker participating in the Spanish Super Cup from January 7 to 11 in Saudi Arabia is also uncertain.
According to the schedule, Real Madrid will play the derby against Atletico Madrid in the semi-finals on January 8, before being able to meet Barcelona or Athletic Club in the final on January 11.
Mbappe has played a few recent La Liga matches with an uncomfortable knee. This condition is not serious and does not worry Real Madrid's medical team, but the latest test results have worried the club, and they decided that the best thing is to give him a break.
Mbappe has started all 18 Real Madrid matches in La Liga this season, scoring 18 goals, leading the scoring list. He was absent from the defeat to Man City in the UEFA Champions League on December 10.
Mbappe played 90 minutes in three matches in a week before Christmas, against Alaves and Sevilla in LaLiga and Talavera de la Reina in Copa del Rey, thereby ending the year 2025 with 59 goals, equal to Ronaldo's scoring record in a calendar year before.
