Real Madrid Confirms Kylian Mbappe Injury Blow

Kylian Mbappe is expected to face around three weeks on the sidelines with a thigh injury, ruling him out of Real Madrid’s clash with local rivals Atletico.

Since joining on a free transfer from Paris Saint-Germain last summer, Mbappe has played nine matches for his new club this season, scoring seven goals across all competitions and five in La Liga.

However, Real were dealt a blow when he limped out of their 3-2 La Liga win over Alaves at the Bernabeu on Tuesday, 25 September.

Speaking after the incident, head coach Carlo Ancelotti called it a “knock”, but the injury was later confirmed by the club.

“Following the tests carried out today on our player Kylian Mbappé by the Real Madrid Medical Services, he has been diagnosed with an injury to the femoral biceps of his left leg,” the club said.

According to ESPN, Mbappe is expected to be out for three weeks, which means he will miss the local derby, the international break, and a Champions League match against Lille, among others.

Madrid have started this season in impressive form, picking up 17 points from their opening seven matches, but they are trailing league leaders Barcelona by one point.

Atletico are trailing closely with 12 points ahead of the derby on Sunday, but they have a match against Celta Vigo on Thursday that could impact their preparation for the league clash.

Real Madrid won their opening Champions League game of the new-look format and have joined several clubs on three points before their next match, against Lille on Wednesday, October 2.