Real Madrid are concerned about Kylian Mbappé. Just days before the second leg of their Champions League quarter-final against Bayern Munich, the forward had to cut short a training session.
Kylian Mbappe has been left nursing a significant facial injury following Real Madrid’s 1-1 draw with Girona in La Liga. The French superstar was forced to undergo a minor medical procedure to repair a deep gash after a physical encounter left him bloodied and bruised at the Bernabeu. WARNING: Graphic content.
Kylian Mbappe was left with a cut above his eye after a late collision with Girona defender Vitor Reis inside the penalty area. Despite the impact sending the French star to the ground, the referee waved play on and VAR declined to intervene, leaving Real Madrid furious at Santiago Bernabeu.
Just days after Vinicius Junior was targeted by the home support during the clash with Bayern Munich, the whistles returned to the Santiago Bernabeu with even greater intensity. This time, Real Madrid fans made their feelings perfectly clear following a disappointing stalemate with Girona. Despite taking the lead, a lethargic performance saw the home crowd turn on their stars in a vocal display of frustration that signals a deepening crisis of confidence in the capital.