Mbappe Injury Blow For Real Madrid Ahead Of Atletico Derby

September 25, (THEWILL) – Real Madrid striker, Kylian Mbappe, has suffered a thigh injury, potentially sidelining him for three weeks, including the upcoming La Liga derby against Atletico Madrid. The French forward was substituted during Tuesday’s 3-2 victory over Alaves, with the club later confirming a biceps femoris injury in his left leg.

Mbappe, who joined Real Madrid in 2024 after his Paris Saint-Germain contract expired, has been in impressive form, scoring five goals in seven league appearances this season. His absence will be felt keenly by the team, currently sitting one point behind league leaders Barcelona.

The injury is likely to rule Mbappe out of Real Madrid’s UEFA Champions League fixture against Lille and may impact his availability for France’s Nations League matches against Israel and Belgium in October. This setback comes at a crucial time for both club and country.

Real Madrid, unbeaten in La Liga for 39 games, face a tough test against local rivals Atletico Madrid on Sunday. The team’s last league defeat came against Atletico a year ago, adding extra significance to the upcoming derby.

Despite initial optimism from coach Carlo Ancelotti, who described Mbappe as “fine” after the Alaves match, medical tests have revealed the extent of the injury. Real Madrid will now need to adjust their strategy for the upcoming fixtures without their star striker.