Kylian Mbappe out for three weeks after knee sprain injury

Real Madrid have confirmed that Kylian Mbappe has suffered a knee sprain, dealing a setback to the club’s efforts to close the gap on La Liga leaders Barcelona.

In a statement released on Wednesday, December 31, the Spanish giants said medical tests carried out on the forward revealed a sprain in his left knee. “After the tests carried out today on our player Kylian Mbappe by Real Madrid’s medical services, he was diagnosed with a sprain in his left knee. Awaiting evolution,” the club said.

Although Real Madrid did not specify a timeline for his return, a source close to the France international told AFP that Mbappe is expected to be sidelined for at least three weeks.

The injury makes the 27-year-old a major doubt for Sunday’s home league match against Real Betis, which will be Madrid’s first game after the winter break. The club currently trails Barcelona by four points in the title race.
 

Mbappe could also miss the Spanish Super Cup semi-final against rivals Atletico Madrid in Saudi Arabia on January 8, along with a league clash against Levante and a Champions League fixture against his former club, Monaco.

The setback comes during what has been an outstanding year for Mbappe. In 2025, he equalled Cristiano Ronaldo’s club record of 59 goals in a calendar year and has often been pivotal for Real Madrid, easing pressure on head coach Xabi Alonso.

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