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Real Madrid Confirms Mbappé's Left-Knee Overextension from France Match
September 26, 2026 at 06:26 PM · Updated 20d ago
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Real Madrid has confirmed that striker Kylian Mbappé suffered an overextension of the posterior muscle of his left knee during France's match against Turkey.
- Real Madrid said medical tests showed Mbappé sustained an overextension of the posterior muscle of his left knee.
- Mbappé was injured while scoring France's winning goal against Turkey in the UEFA Nations League, leaving the match in the second half.
- The French Football Federation announced Mbappé would not complete the international break, returning to Madrid for tests under the club's medical staff.
- Real Madrid did not specify a recovery period for the forward.
- Real Madrid voiced concern over the manner of Mbappé's injury and criticized FIFA and UEFA over the congested international match calendar.
- Tests suggested Mbappé could be ready for the Clásico against Barcelona on 25 October.
- Spanish media, including As, reported the injury is not serious and could sideline Mbappé for 10-12 days, possibly returning for Villarreal on 10 October.



