JAKARTA - Real Madrid has confirmed that Kylian Mbappe suffered a left knee injury. The club said that the results of the tests showed that the conservative treatment that the striker is currently undergoing is the best treatment option.
Mbappe has been battling an injury to his knee since December 2025, missing several matches, before Real Madrid decided the Frenchman needed an unspecified long break.
Manager Alvaro Arbeloa said last week that the striker's absence was not just a few days.
"After the tests carried out on our player Kylian Mbappe by French medical specialists, under the supervision of Real Madrid's Medical Services, the diagnosis of a left knee injury has been confirmed, as well as the appropriateness of the conservative treatment he is currently undergoing. His progress will be monitored," read a statement from Real Madrid.
It is the first time the club has issued an official medical report on Mbappe's knee problem, with uncertainty over the severity of the injury causing widespread speculation in the Madrid media.
Speaking on Sunday, March 1, 2026, Arbeloa confirmed that the club was very clear about the matter and the actions they would take.
Los Blancos have tried to overcome Mbappe's knee problem, resting him for the Champions League match against Manchester City in December 2025, the Spanish Super Cup semi-final (Supercopa de Espana) in January 2026, the league victory over Real Sociedad in February 2026, as well as the second leg of the Champions League playoff last week against Benfica.
"For us it is very clear, what is wrong and what we want now. We want (Mbappe) to recover completely from this discomfort so that he can return in 100 percent condition, with full confidence and security - when he feels completely recovered and the discomfort has disappeared," Arbeloa said on Sunday. reported by ESPN.
After the shocking defeat in LaLiga against Getafe at the Santiago Bernabeu on Tuesday, March 3, 2026, early morning WIB, Real Madrid will travel to Celta Vigo on Saturday, March 7, 2026, early morning WIB.
They will then face Manchester City at the Bernabeu in the Champions League 16th round on March 12, 2026, early in the morning WIB.
They will play against Elche on March 15, 2026 WIB, before the second leg away to Manchester on March 18 WIB.
Meanwhile, the defeat to Getafe means Real Madrid remain four points behind LaLiga leaders Barcelona, who beat Villarreal 4-1 on Saturday, February 28, 2026.
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