Overview
- Real Madrid’s medical bulletin says French specialists confirmed a left‑knee sprain, with conservative treatment to continue and progress monitored.
- Mbappé is undergoing additional tests in Paris alongside club medical staff, and his entourage states no operation is planned at this time.
- Persistent pain in the external ligament since late 2025 has already sidelined him for the Benfica second leg and the Getafe match.
- Availability for the Champions League last‑16 tie against Manchester City on March 11 and 17 remains uncertain pending day‑to‑day evaluations.
- Spanish media report the player is dissatisfied with earlier medical handling and sought a second opinion, while coach Álvaro Arbeloa calls the stoppage a joint decision.