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Kylian Mbappe Diagnosed with Semitendinosus Injury, Recovery Timeline Unclear

Kylian Mbappe has been diagnosed with a semitendinosus muscle injury in his left leg after feeling discomfort during Real Madrid's 1-1 draw with Real Betis. The club confirmed the injury following examinations on Monday but did not provide a recovery timeline. Mbappe reached his 100th match milestone for Real Madrid in the game, scoring 85 goals and achieving 66 victories across all competitions. He currently leads the top scorer rankings in both La Liga and the Champions League this season.

Key Points: Mbappe Injury: Semitendinosus Tear Confirmed by Real Madrid

  • Mbappe diagnosed with semitendinosus muscle injury in left leg
  • Felt hamstring discomfort and substituted in 81st minute vs Real Betis
  • No specific recovery timeframe provided by club
  • Played 100th match for Real Madrid, scoring 85 goals in 100 appearances
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Mbappe diagnosed with semitendinosus muscle injury in his left leg: Real Madrid

Real Madrid star Kylian Mbappe diagnosed with a semitendinosus muscle injury in his left leg after discomfort during the 1-1 draw with Real Betis. No recovery timeline set.

"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. - Real Madrid statement"

Madrid, April 27

Real Madrid star Kylian 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.

In his first season as a Madridista, Mbappe participated in 59 matches and scored 44 goals, won the UEFA Super Cup and the Intercontinental Cup (scoring in both finals), and was awarded the Golden Boot for the first time in his career.

In the current season, the Frenchman has already played 41 matches and scored as many goals, averaging one goal per game. Additionally, he leads the top scorer rankings in both La Liga and the Champions League.

Real Madrid has five La Liga matches remaining to finish the season. Three of them will be away, while the other two will be held at the Bernabeu, where the current campaign will conclude in the penultimate week of May.

- IANS

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Anjali F
I'm curious about what "semitendinosus muscle" means? Sounds scary! 😟 But knowing Real Madrid's medical team, they will handle it well. Hope he rests properly and comes back stronger. Vamos Madrid!
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Siddhartha F
With 41 goals in 41 matches this season, Mbappe is on fire! It's a big loss for Real Madrid in the final stretch of the season. The title race is still tight, so they need everyone fit. Get well soon, Kylian! 🙏
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Tiffany B
Yaar, this is concerning for Real Madrid fans. He's been leading the scoring charts in both La Liga and Champions League. I hope it's just precautionary and he's back soon. They can't afford to lose him now.
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Priya S
Respect to Mbappe for reaching 100 matches in just his second season! That's incredible commitment. But muscle injuries can be tricky—Real Madrid should not rush him back. Better to be safe than sorry, especially with such a key player. 🏆

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