Real Madrid's cup exits compound challenges from Mbappé hamstring injury
Real Madrid's cup eliminations combine with Mbappé's ongoing hamstring injury to reshape the club's competitive outlook.
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Kylian Mbappé Hamstring Injury
Real Madrid forward and French national team captain Kylian Mbappé sustained a left hamstring injury during the April 25, 2026 match against Betis Seville. He is expected to miss upcoming matches but is anticipated to be available for France's 2026 FIFA World Cup preparations in late May.
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2026-08-18 to 2026-11-15 · UTC publication dates
Coverage begins 27 Apr, 15:06 UTC
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What happened
Mbappé's availability uncertain for El Clásico against Barcelona
Kylian Mbappé's participation in Real Madrid's Clásico against FC Barcelona scheduled for May 10, 2026, remains uncertain due to his hamstring injury. His recovery status will be assessed in the coming days.
Mbappé expected to be available for France's World Cup preparations
Kylian Mbappé's presence at the French national team gathering scheduled for late May 2026, ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026 beginning June 11, is not currently in question. France will play friendlies against Ivory Coast on June 4 in Nantes and Northern Ireland on June 8 in Lille before launching the World Cup campaign against Senegal on June 16.
Kylian Mbappé sustains left hamstring injury
Kylian Mbappé, captain of the French national team and striker for Real Madrid, suffered a muscular injury to his left thigh. The injury affects the semitendinosus muscle, part of the hamstring group located along the thigh. Mbappé was substituted in the final minutes of Real Madrid's match against Betis Seville on Friday, April 25, 2026, which ended in a 1-1 draw.
Real Madrid eliminated from European and domestic cup competitions
Real Madrid has been eliminated from the UEFA Champions League and the Copa del Rey, and was defeated by Barcelona in the Spanish Super Cup final. The club is also trailing in the La Liga title race, sitting 11 points behind Barcelona with five matches remaining in the season.
Mbappé ruled out for Real Madrid's match against Espanyol Barcelona
Real Madrid confirmed that Kylian Mbappé will not participate in the upcoming La Liga match against Espanyol Barcelona scheduled for Sunday, April 28, 2026, due to his left hamstring injury.
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Mbappé expected available for France World Cup preparations despite hamstring injury
Mbappé expected fit for France World Cup preparations despite current hamstring injury.
Mbappé sidelined with hamstring injury, El Clásico status unclear
Mbappé ruled out with hamstring injury; El Clásico availability uncertain.