Overview
- Real Madrid said tests confirmed a sprain in Mbappé’s left knee and that the conservative treatment he is following remains appropriate.
- Mbappé is in Paris for further assessments with members of Real Madrid’s medical staff, and his entourage says no surgery is planned at this stage.
- No recovery timetable has been provided, leaving the forward’s availability for the Champions League last-16 tie against Manchester City uncertain.
- The problem affects the external ligament of his left knee and has lingered since late 2025, ruling him out of matches including the Benfica playoff second leg and Monday’s Getafe game.
- Coach Álvaro Arbeloa called the decision to stop a shared one and cautioned the layoff will last beyond a few days, while the player’s camp downplayed talk of any disagreement over care.