Real madrid's mbappé ruled out with kneecap injury

Real Madrid superstar Kylian Mbappé will miss several crucial fixtures after suffering a left knee ligament injury, the club confirmed in an official statement.

Morate unsure of his return date

Despite playing through pain in recent matches, Mbappé's condition has now been deemed too serious to continue, with Real Madrid Medical Services conducting tests overseen by French specialists.

The extent of his layoff remains unclear, with estimates ranging from four weeks to a longer spell on the sidelines, causing significant concern for the team.

Mbappé's absence comes at a critical juncture, with Real Madrid in the midst of a difficult spell that has seen them slump to back-to-back defeats in La Liga.

Coach Álvaro Arbeloa had previously insisted Mbappé was fit, only to omit him from the squad on multiple occasions, sparking anger among fans and criticism that he may have downplayed the severity of the injury.