Kylian Mbappé will be absent from Real Madrid‘s LaLiga match against Real Betis and is uncertain for next week’s Spanish Supercopa, according to ESPN sources, following the club’s announcement of a sprain in his left knee.
Mbappé, who leads LaLiga scoring with 18 goals this season, did not participate in training on Wednesday, despite being present during Tuesday’s open practice with fans, sources revealed.
This injury is the same left knee issue that has been affecting the France international in recent weeks.
Real Madrid confirmed in a brief statement on Wednesday: “After tests conducted today by Real Madrid Medical Services, our player Kylian Mbappé has been diagnosed with a sprain in his left knee. His recovery will be closely monitored.”
Madrid will face Betis on Sunday at the Bernabéu in their opening match of 2026, followed by a trip to Jeddah, Saudi Arabia for the Supercopa.
In the semifinals, they will play a derby against Atlético Madrid on Jan. 8, with a potential final against either Barcelona or Athletic Club on Jan. 11.
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Mbappé has played in all 18 of Madrid’s league matches this season but missed their Champions League match against Manchester City on Dec. 10.
He participated in three consecutive 90-minute games before Christmas – against Alavés and Sevilla in LaLiga, and Talavera de la Reina in the Copa del Rey, concluding 2025 tied with Cristiano Ronaldo‘s club record of 59 goals in a calendar year.