Mbappe’s Injury: Impact on Real Madrid vs Atletico Derby

Real Madrid forward Kylian Mbappe has suffered a thigh injury ahead of this weekend’s La Liga showdown against Atletico, his club said on Wednesday.

The French superstar was pulled off during Tuesday’s 3-2 victory over Alaves, and he appeared to be uncomfortable.

According to Spanish media, Mbappe will be out for approximately three weeks due to his injury.

“Following tests carried out today by Real Madrid’s medical services on our player Kylian Mbappe, he has been diagnosed with an injury to the biceps femoris in his left leg,” according to a statement from the Spanish champions.

Mbappe scored a superb goal in the thriller at the Santiago Bernabeu with Alaves and has netted five times this season in seven league appearances.

Asked about Mbappe’s condition after the game, Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti said: “He’s fine, he’s fine, a little overloaded, he asked me for the change to avoid problems.”

Madrid, a point behind leaders Barcelona ahead of the Catalans’ match on Wednesday against Getafe, visit the Metropolitano stadium on Sunday to face rivals Atletico.

Los Blancos have not been beaten in La Liga for 39 games, since a defeat at Atletico a year ago.

The striker is also expected to miss the Champions League encounter against Lille next week, as well as the October Nations League meetings against Israel and Belgium with France.

Mbappe fulfilled a long-held desire by joining Real Madrid this summer after his contract with Paris Saint-Germain expired.

The 25-year-old has recently found his footing in the Spanish city, having taken a few games to adjust.

Mbappe has seven goals in nine appearances for Real Madrid in all competitions, including the UEFA Super Cup win over Atalanta in August and his Champions League debut.

AFP