Overview
- The club announced the injury to Mbappé’s left knee ligaments but did not specify how long he will be sidelined.
- Spanish and French outlets, including Marca, report an expected absence of up to three weeks.
- Reports indicate he will miss the next LaLiga game against Betis and is likely to sit out the Supercopa de España from January 7–11 in Saudi Arabia, where Real is scheduled to face Atlético Madrid in the semifinal.
- Mbappé has been central to Real’s attack this season with 29 goals across competitions and 2,108 minutes played in 24 of 25 matches.
- Coverage highlights Gonzalo García or Rodrigo as potential starters while Mbappé recovers.