The alarm bells have gone off at Real Madrid at the most inopportune moment. Kylian Mbappé will be out for the Spanish Super Cup after confirming an injury to his left knee.
The French striker, who had been suffering from discomfort in recent matches, underwent medical tests on Wednesday, which revealed the need for an enforced break in his competitive activity.
The diagnosis: What happened to Mbappé?
After several weeks of discomfort when performing sudden movements and changes of pace, the MRI has been decisive. The attacker is suffering from a condition in his left knee that will force him to stay away from the field for two to three weeks.
Although it is not a long-term injury, the seriousness lies in the timing, as Xabi Alonso’s team now enters a decisive phase of the season.
The games you miss: farewell to the Supercopa
The absence of the white “7” has an immediate impact: Mbappé is ruled out for the next league match against Real Betis, but the hardest blow comes in the tournament in Saudi Arabia. The Frenchman will officially miss the semifinal of the Spanish Super Cup against Atletico Madrid.
Even if the team makes it to the final, the chances of seeing Kylian against FC Barcelona or Athletic Club are practically nil. The medical staff prioritizes full recovery rather than taking risks in a short-format tournament, so the fans will have to wait to see him in action again.
Focus on the Champions League
The recovery plan suggests that Mbappé will not force his return for the Liga clash against Levante either: the club’s real objective is for the striker to arrive in top condition for the resumption of European competition. However, his participation against Monaco in the Champions League remains a question mark.
The coaching staff led by Alonso reigns caution and warned that unnecessary risks will not be taken. The club understands that forcing the Frenchman’s return could lead to a relapse that could compromise the final stretch of the season, so his return will depend exclusively on how his knee responds to the workload over the next fortnight.
