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Latest news at Real Madrid. Kylian Mbappé, a 27-year-old forward, is suffering from a hyperextension of the posterior capsule of the left knee and will be sidelined for 10 to 15 days, according to the medical report released by the club. The injury comes less than a month before the Clásico against Barcelona, scheduled for October 25th.
Kylian Mbappé awaiting recovery with Real Madrid
The diagnosis affects the left knee, forcing Mbappé to begin a recovery period estimated between 10 and 15 days. Real Madrid has not set a specific date for his return to team training or competition.
The schedule helps to predict the extent of the absence. Real Madrid will host Villarreal on October 10th, visit Sevilla on the 18th, play against RB Leipzig on the 21st, then head to the Spotify Camp Nou for the Clásico on October 25th.
With the communicated timeline, Mbappé could be available before the Barcelona match if his recovery progresses as expected. However, the timeline will depend on his progress and when he is cleared to compete again.
The injury follows a strong start to the season where Mbappé has been a key offensive player for the team. The French player plays a central role in Real Madrid's attack, which now must manage his minutes in the upcoming weeks.
Mbappé's medical report.https://t.co/BtT49vEgsp
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El Clásico sets the next goal for Kylian Mbappé
The Clásico will take place on matchday 10 of LaLiga, with Barcelona hosting on October 25th at 9:00 pm. LaLiga and Real Madrid have officially confirmed the date, time, and venue of the match.
Mbappé's absence in the upcoming games is not definitive since the medical report only estimates 10 to 15 days. The forward must complete the recovery process before the coaching staff determines his return to group activities.
For Real Madrid, two league games and a Champions League match preceed the clash with Barcelona. Mbappé's progress during this period will be crucial to ascertain if he can enter the Clásico with competitive minutes.
France also awaits his recovery
The injury also impacts France's plans, as they need to manage Mbappé's availability during the recovery period. The player must now prioritize treatment for the left knee before resuming competition with Real Madrid.
Given his previous left knee issue in March 2026, where the club reported a sprain and stated that the conservative treatment was still pending progress, monitoring Mbappé's evolution is necessary.
The next step will be observing Mbappé's response during the initial recovery days. If he meets the 10-15 day estimation, Real Madrid will have time to prepare for his return before the October 25th Clásico, pending medical clearance and his recovery progress.
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