Overview
- An MRI confirmed a left-knee ligament sprain for Kylian Mbappé, sidelining him for at least three weeks.
- The absence rules him out of early 2026 fixtures, including a LaLiga match against Real Betis and the Supercopa de España semifinal versus Atlético de Madrid.
- Real Madrid will manage treatment and monitoring while reconfiguring the attack with internal options led by Vinícius Jr., Rodrygo and Gonzalo García.
- Federico Girotti was officially presented by Alianza Lima after completing a move from Talleres, signing a contract through 2028.
- Girotti targets a Jan. 24 friendly against Inter Miami for his first appearance, expressing hope to face Lionel Messi and intent to learn from Paolo Guerrero.