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Mbappe's Muscle Injury Threatens Rest of La Liga Season

Kylian Mbappe is at risk of missing the final five La Liga games of the 2025-26 season after suffering a semitendinosus muscle injury in his left leg. The injury occurred during Real Madrid's 1-1 draw with Real Betis, where he was substituted in the 81st minute. The club has not provided a specific recovery timeline, raising concerns about his availability for the upcoming World Cup starting June 11. Mbappe has scored 24 goals this season and played his 100th match for Real Madrid against Betis.

Key Points: Mbappe Injury: Could Miss Rest of La Liga Season

  • Mbappe injured in 1-1 draw with Real Betis
  • Diagnosed with semitendinosus muscle injury in left leg
  • Could miss last 5 La Liga games including Barcelona clash
  • World Cup participation for France at risk
  • 24 goals this season for Real Madrid
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Football: Mbappe could miss rest of season with a muscle injury (ld)

Real Madrid's Kylian Mbappe diagnosed with semitendinosus muscle injury, risking last 5 La Liga games including Barcelona clash. World Cup participation also in question.

"Following the tests carried out today on Kylian Mbappe, he has been diagnosed with an injury to the semitendinosus muscle in his left leg. - Real Madrid website"

Madrid, April 27

Real Madrid forward Kylian Mbappe is in danger of missing the last five games of the La Liga 2025-26 season, including the clash away to FC Barcelona on May 10, after the club confirmed that he suffered a muscle injury in Friday night's 1-1 draw away to Real Betis.

Mbappe had to leave the pitch 10 minutes from time with Real Madrid leading 1-0, before Hector Bellerin's late equaliser all but ended Madrid's chances of winning this season's title, reports Xinhua.

"Following the tests carried out today on Kylian Mbappe, he has been diagnosed with an injury to the semitendinosus muscle in his left leg," informed the Real Madrid website.

As usual with Real Madrid, there was no return date, with the club only informing that it was "awaiting progress" on the Frenchman, who has 24 goals in La Liga this season.

The proximity of this summer's World Cup is also a factor, with the tournament kicking off on June 11, and Mbappe set to play a crucial role for France.

Mbappe has been diagnosed with a "semitendinosus muscle injury" in his left leg after he felt discomfort in his hamstrings during the 1-1 draw with Real Betis, the La Liga club confirmed on Monday.

Mbappe felt discomfort in his hamstrings and asked to be substituted in the 35th minute of the second half. He was then replaced by Gonzalo Garcia in the 81st minute. The injury was identified after examinations conducted on Monday; however, the club has not provided a specific timeframe for his recovery.

"Following 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 semitendinosus muscle in his left leg. Awaiting progress," Real Madrid said in a statement on Monday.

Mbappe played his 100th match wearing the Real Madrid jersey against Betis. The forward reached the milestone in his second season with the La Liga club, having achieved 66 victories and 85 goals across all competitions he has participated in.

Since his debut on August 14, 2024, he has played 62 matches in LaLiga, 25 in the Champions League, 5 in the Copa del Rey, 4 in the Club World Cup, 3 in the Spanish Super Cup, and 1 in the UEFA Super Cup.

- IANS

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Arun Y
Classic Real Madrid with their cryptic medical updates—'Awaiting progress' is their standard line for everything from a hangnail to a torn ACL. But seriously, this is concerning. Mbappe has 24 goals in La Liga alone, and if he misses the Barcelona game, that's a huge gap. I remember when Ronaldo was out for similar muscle issues; they managed without him, but this Madrid side is nowhere near that depth.
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Nikhil C
As an Indian football fan, I watch La Liga religiously, and Mbappe has been a joy to watch this season—even if Madrid are struggling for the title. The semi-tendinosus injury is tricky; it can heal quickly or linger for weeks. Let's hope France's medical team steps in soon—they've got one of the best recovery setups. Meanwhile, I feel for Betis fans who saw Bellerin's equaliser hit different after this news. 😅
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Priya S
Is it just me, or does 'semitendinosus muscle' sound like a Harry Potter spell? 😆 On a serious note, this is a classic case of overplaying a star player. Carlo Ancelotti should have rotated more—Mbappe has been playing almost every match since joining. It's like our cricket team overusing Bumrah in bilateral series and then wondering why he breaks down before a World Cup. Learn from that, please!
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Ravi K
Honestly, as a neutral, I think Madrid's title hopes were already hanging by a thread. Now without Mbappe for the Barcelona clash, it's effectively over. But what worries me more is the World Cup—France relies so heavily on him, and if he's not 100% by June 11, they could struggle. India has a similar problem: too many key players get injured just before ICC tournaments. The global football calendar is a mess, and players are paying the price.

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