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Real Madrid confirm Kylian Mbappe injury blow in statement after French striker is substituted in first half of Atalanta win

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<p>Mbappe has been diagnosed with a left thigh injury after being substituted during the <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/real-madrid-player-ratings-vs-atalanta-jude-bellingham-kylian-mbappe/bltd04957c4dc1c3e4d" target="_blank">team’s 3-2 victory against Atalanta</a> in the Champions League. He netted the opening goal in the tightly contested match in Italy but lasted less than <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/kylian-mbappe-forced-off-muscle-injury-real-madrid-champions-league-atalanta/bltb679d3267995506a" target="_blank">35 minutes on the pitch</a> after picking up his second muscle injury of the season.</p>

WHAT HAPPENED?

<p>Although Carlo Ancelotti initially downplayed the issue, attributing Mbappe's early exit to <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/kylian-mbappe-injury-update-carlo-ancelotti-real-madrid-atalanta/blt09b12a83219fb129" target="_blank">"discomfort in the hamstring",</a> subsequent medical assessments revealed a more significant problem, prompting concerns about his availability in the near future. Reports from <a href="https://as.com/futbol/primera/mbappe-al-limite-para-la-intercontinental-n/" target="_blank">AS</a> suggest that the striker could be sidelined for up to 10 days. This prognosis would rule him out of Saturday’s crucial La Liga match against Rayo Vallecano. More worryingly for Real Madrid, Mbappe’s injury raises doubts about his participation in the Intercontinental Cup final, set to take place in Qatar on December 18. The prestigious match is seen as a significant milestone for the club, and missing a player of Mbappe’s calibre could be a significant blow to their aspirations.</p>

THE BIGGER PICTURE

<p>Real Madrid released a <a href="https://www.realmadrid.com/en-US/news/football/first-team/latest-news/parte-medico-de-mbappe-12-12-2024" target="_blank">statement</a> clarifying Mbappe's condition that read: "After the tests carried out today on our player Kylian Mbappe by the Real Madrid Medical Services, he has been diagnosed with an injury to the thigh of his left leg. His progress will be monitored."</p>

WHAT REAL MADRID SAID

<p>With a packed schedule and several key matches on the horizon, Ancelotti faces the daunting task of rotating his squad competitively amidst a growing injury crisis. The Italian tactician has emphasised squad depth throughout the season, and this moment will test the resilience and flexibility of his team. A win in Vallecas would allow Real Madrid to leapfrog their archrivals, FC Barcelona, and momentarily claim the top position in the La Liga standings. However, the Catalans could recapture the pole position with a victory against Leganes on Sunday night.</p>

WHAT NEXT FOR REAL MADRID?

Real Madrid confirm Kylian Mbappe injury blow in statement after French striker is substituted in first half of Atalanta win | Goal.com English Oman

Real Madrid have confirmed the extent of Kylian Mbappe&apos;s injury after the French striker was substituted in the first half of Atalanta win.