Mbappé may miss the rest of the season: Real Madrid suffer a serious blow in the final stretch of the campaign

Real Madrid risk being left without their main goalscorer during the decisive stage of the season. Forward Kylian Mbappé has suffered an injury to his left leg, and, according to Spanish media, the Frenchman may not return to the pitch again in the 2025/2026 season.

Real Madrid have officially confirmed that Mbappé has been diagnosed with an injury to the semitendinosus muscle in his left leg. The club did not name an exact recovery timeline, noting that the player’s condition will be assessed by the medical staff over time.

What happened to Mbappé

Mbappé sustained the injury in the Spanish league match against Betis, which ended in a 1-1 draw. The French forward was substituted in the 81st minute, after which reports emerged suggesting that the problem may be more serious than initially expected.

According to El Chiringuito TV, Mbappé could miss all of Real Madrid’s remaining matches this season. The Spanish press also links the cautious approach to the player’s recovery with the approaching 2026 World Cup, where Mbappé is expected to be one of the key figures for the France national team.

Why this injury is so important for Real Madrid

Losing Mbappé would be a serious blow for the Madrid side. In the final stretch of the season, Real Madrid continue to fight in La Liga, but the team is noticeably behind Barcelona. According to beIN Sports, ahead of the upcoming rounds, Madrid are in second place and trail the Catalans by 11 points.

Mbappé remains one of the team’s most productive players in the current campaign. In the Spanish league, he has played 28 matches, scored 24 goals, and provided 4 assists. These numbers make the Frenchman’s possible absence especially painful for Los Blancos’ attack.

When Mbappé could return

At the moment, no exact recovery timeline has been announced. Real Madrid’s official position is that the player’s condition will be monitored over time. At the same time, Spanish sources suggest that the club may choose not to risk the forward’s health, especially given the packed schedule and the upcoming World Cup.

If media forecasts are confirmed, the match against Betis could become Mbappé’s last appearance of the 2025/2026 club season.

Mbappé’s statistics in the 2025/2026 season

The French forward is having one of the brightest seasons of his career. According to Real Madrid’s official website, Mbappé has played 41 matches for the club in the 2025/2026 campaign, scoring 41 goals and providing 3 assists in all competitions.

Transfermarkt also values the 27-year-old forward at €200 million, confirming his status as one of the most expensive footballers in the world.

What comes next

The coming days should clarify how serious Mbappé’s injury is. For Real Madrid, this is not just medical news, but a factor that could affect the entire final stretch of the season. Without the French forward, it will be significantly more difficult for the Madrid side to maintain their attacking power and fight for the best possible result in the remaining matches.