Bad News for Real Madrid: Mbappé Sidelined with Knee Injury, Will Miss Spanish Super Cup.
Real Madrid have been hit with a major setback at the start of 2026. Kylian Mbappé has suffered a knee injury that will keep him out for several weeks, ruling him out of the upcoming Spanish Super Cup in Saudi Arabia.
According to multiple reports, including L’Équipe and club statements cited by Spanish and international media, Mbappé has been diagnosed with a sprain in his left knee following tests carried out by Real Madrid’s medical staff.
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The French star had been training normally earlier in the week but began experiencing renewed discomfort — an issue he has reportedly been dealing with for some time.
An MRI scan confirmed the extent of the injury, prompting the club to take a cautious approach and sideline him for recovery.
Reports indicate that Mbappé will be out for approximately three weeks, meaning he will miss: Real Madrid vs. Real Betis (La Liga), The Spanish Super Cup semifinal vs. Atlético Madrid and a potential Super Cup final if Madrid advance.
These details were highlighted by outlets such as OhMyFootball and Marca-based reports. Mbappé’s injury comes at a difficult moment for Real Madrid. The forward has been one of the team’s most decisive players this season, and his absence adds to a growing list of injuries that have raised concerns within the club’s technical staff.
The Frenchman had already missed Real Madrid’s Champions League clash with Manchester City due to discomfort in the same knee.
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The club confirmed the diagnosis but did not provide a specific return date:
“Following tests carried out today by the Real Madrid Medical Services on our player Kylian Mbappé, he has been diagnosed with a sprain in his left knee. His progress will be monitored.”
🚨Kylian Mbappé pourrait être disponible pour une éventuelle finale de Supercoupe, mais il ne serait pas à 100% de ses capacités physiques.
— Madridistas Connection (@Madrid_Connect) January 2, 2026
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With the Spanish Super Cup kicking off between January 7 and 11, Real Madrid will have to face Atlético Madrid without their top scorer. The timing is far from ideal, as the club enters a demanding stretch of fixtures and continues to fight on multiple fronts.
