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Fakayejo Paul
Real Madrid have officially confirmed that Kylian Mbappé has sustained an injury to the semitendinosus muscle in his left leg.
The club released a brief medical statement on Monday, April 27, 2026, confirming the diagnosis following medical tests conducted earlier today.
The Current Situation
- Injury Details: The diagnosis follows the discomfort Mbappé felt during last Friday’s 1-1 draw against Real Betis, which forced him to be substituted in the 81st minute.
- Recovery Outlook: While Real Madrid have not provided a specific return date, they have stated that his “recovery will be monitored” and will depend on how the injury evolves in the coming days.
- Immediate Impact: Mbappé is now a major doubt for the upcoming El Clásico against Barcelona on May 10, 2026. Given that Real Madrid are 11 points behind Barcelona in the La Liga table with only five matches remaining, there is widespread speculation that the club may opt for a highly cautious approach to his recovery to ensure he is fully fit for the 2026 World Cup this summer.
This injury comes as a significant blow during a difficult stretch for Los Blancos, with Mbappé joining Éder Militão and Arda Güler on the list of players currently sidelined with muscle injuries.
We will continue to monitor the situation as further updates regarding his recovery timeline emerge.