Kylian Mbappé will miss at least three weeks after medical tests confirmed ongoing knee problems, dealing a setback to Real Madrid early in the new year.
An MRI scan carried out on Wednesday revealed the extent of the issue, according to French outlet L’Équipe. The results confirmed that the striker will remain sidelined through mid-January.
🚨 BREAKING: Kylian Mbappé has been playing with a knee ligaments injury for WEEKS.
He forced himself to play through pain, but he has now decided to stop as he can’t anymore.
The player felt he was not able to accelerate like he can, and MRI scans showed an injury. @lequipe pic.twitter.com/TXoVXC7az3
— Madrid Xtra (@MadridXtra) December 31, 2025The injury rules Mbappé out of the upcoming Spanish Super Cup, scheduled for January 7 to 11 in Saudi Arabia. Real Madrid had hoped to rely on the forward’s pace and finishing in the four-team competition.
Club medical staff continue to monitor Mbappé’s recovery closely. Real Madrid plan to manage his return cautiously to avoid aggravating the knee problem during a congested fixture schedule.
🚨 Kylian Mbappé has been suffering from a sprained ligament and MRI has revealed an injury, reports L’Équipe. pic.twitter.com/upUaA5nAKr
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) December 31, 2025The absence represents a significant blow for the Spanish giants, who face a demanding run of domestic and European matches in the coming weeks.
