Overview
- Real Madrid said club exams diagnosed a sprain in Mbappé’s left knee and posted the medical update on social media.
- No recovery timetable was given by the club, while L’Équipe reports an MRI and an initial estimate of roughly three weeks out.
- He is expected to miss the Jan. 4 La Liga match against Betis and the Jan. 8 Supercopa semifinal versus Atlético in Saudi Arabia.
- Coverage indicates he aims to be ready for the Jan. 20 Champions League tie against Monaco, which remains contingent on progress.
- The setback sidelines the season’s leading scorer for Real, who has 24 appearances with 29 goals and four assists and could miss up to four games.