Article by Romeo Ene – Published on Monday, 02 March 2026, 20:37 / Updated on Monday, 02 March 2026 20:37
Kylian Mbappe (27 years old), his star real madridarrived in Paris on Monday for medical investigations due to the injury he suffered in his knee. Surgery is not considered at this time. The Spanish club made the announcement through an official statement.
The attacker has been suffering from an injury to the external ligament in his left knee since the end of last year.
Due to persistent pain during training, he also missed the second leg of the Champions League round of 16 play-off, played last week against Benfica Lisbona, a match in which Real qualified.
Kylian Mbappe does not have surgery! Real Madrid announcement
“Following the tests carried out by the French specialist doctors on our player, Kylian Mbappe, under the supervision of the Medical Services of the Real Madrid club, the diagnosis of sprained left knee is confirmed.
The current treatment is considered adequate. His evolution will continue to be monitored,” Real Madrid said in an official statement.
“There was a consensus between all parties. We think it's best for him to take a break, recover and come back fully fit. It is not a matter of days, it will take a little longer, but I cannot estimate the exact period. I hope it won't be very long”, the coach of Madrid, Alvaro Arbeloa, had previously declared.
Mbappe has scored 38 goals in 33 games in all competitions this season. It remains to be seen whether he will be able to perform in the Champions League round of 16 return against Manchester City.
Kylian will surely miss the league matches against Getafe (March 2), Celta Vigo (March 6) and Elche (March 14), as well as the first leg of the Champions League “eighty” with Manchester City, scheduled for March 11.
During the international break in March, France have two friendlies scheduled, against Brazil in Boston on March 26 and Colombia in Washington three days later.
