Real Madrid confirms Kylian Mbappé's injury
Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
TLDR
- Real Madrid has confirmed an injury to French player Kylian Mbappé, diagnosed as a lesion in the semitendinosus muscle of his left leg.
- Mbappé is currently doubtful for Real Madrid's upcoming match against Espanyol and the target is to have him recover for the clásico against Barcelona on May 10.
- Defender Eder Militão will undergo surgery in Finland for a left biceps femoris injury, ruling him out for the rest of the season and the 2026 World Cup.
Real Madrid has officially confirmed a significant blow with the injury sustained by star player Kylian Mbappé. The French forward has been diagnosed with a lesion in the semitendinosus muscle of his left leg, casting doubt over his immediate availability for crucial upcoming matches. This news comes as a disappointment to fans who were eagerly anticipating his contributions, particularly in the lead-up to the highly anticipated clásico against Barcelona.
The club's medical report indicates that while Mbappé's condition is 'pending evolution,' the immediate goal is to have him fit for the match against Barcelona on May 10. This suggests a focused rehabilitation plan aimed at minimizing his absence and ensuring he can return to the field as soon as possible. The team will be hoping for a swift recovery to maintain their competitive edge in LaLiga.
Adding to the team's concerns, defender Eder Militão will also be sidelined due to an injury to his left biceps femoris. Militão's injury is more severe, ruling him out for the remainder of the season and, critically, the 2026 World Cup. He is scheduled to undergo surgery in Finland. This double blow highlights the challenges Real Madrid faces in maintaining squad depth and resilience throughout the demanding football calendar. From a Paraguayan perspective, as reported by ABC Color, the focus remains on the club's performance and the recovery of its key players, with an eye on how these setbacks might impact the team's ambitions for the season.
After the tests carried out today on our player Kylian Mbappé by the Real Madrid Medical Services, he has been diagnosed with a lesion in the semitendinosus muscle of the left leg. Pending evolution.
Originally published by ABC Color in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.