Mbappe Faces Three-Week Absence From Football
Real Madrid has confirmed that star forward Kylian Mbappe will miss up to three weeks of football following a left knee ligament sprain. The French striker underwent an MRI scan on December 31, which revealed the injury that has plagued him for several weeks. The club released an official statement confirming the diagnosis and outlining his expected recovery timeline.
Impact on Madrid’s Fixture List
The injury immediately rules Mbappe out of Real Madrid’s La Liga encounter against Real Betis on Sunday. His availability for the Spanish Supercopa semi-final against city rivals Atlético Madrid, scheduled for next week in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, now hangs in doubt. This comes at a crucial time as Madrid chase Barcelona, who currently lead La Liga with 46 points compared to Madrid’s 42 points from 18 matches.
Mbappe’s Exceptional 2025 Form
Mbappe has been in sensational form throughout 2025, scoring an impressive 59 goals across all competitions—equaling Cristiano Ronaldo’s Real Madrid calendar-year record set in 2013. The 26-year-old remains La Liga’s top scorer with 18 goals from league matches alone, having featured in every game this season. His 29 total goals across all competitions represent a remarkable achievement before his current setback.
The injury represents a significant blow to Madrid’s title ambitions during this crucial period. However, with a projected recovery window of three weeks, Mbappe may return in time for important fixtures ahead as the season intensifies.