US EditionReal Madrid's Mbappe Out of Betis Clash, Racing to Be Fit for Spanish Super Cup Semis
Mbappe has a left knee sprain and will miss the LaLiga match but aims to recover for the Spanish Super Cup semi-final against Atletico Madrid next week, manager said.
- On Jan 3, Real Madrid forward Kylian Mbappe will miss Sunday's LaLiga home game against Real Betis, manager Xabi Alonso said.
- After equalling Cristiano Ronaldo's club record of 5 goals in a calendar year on December 20, the 27-year-old France captain has a sprain in his left knee.
- Real Madrid's dip in form included three drawn league games and a shock home loss to Celta Vigo, letting Barcelona surge four points; Vinicius Jr. has scored just five times this term and not since October, though Alonso said he 'looks fine.'
- Alonso said `We'll definitely miss Kylian,' urging faith in players selected for Sunday's match and added the club will 'do everything we can' while 'pushing the deadlines' for Mbappe's recovery.
- Seeking a quick return, Kylian Mbappe is pushing to be ready for next week's Spanish Super Cup semi-final, while Xabi Alonso said the mid-season break has helped recharge players.
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Real Madrid's French star is forced to rest due to a sprain in his left knee.
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Egypt TodayReal Madrid's Mbappe out of Betis clash, racing to be fit for Spanish Super Cup semis
Jan 3 : Real Madrid forward Kylian Mbappe will miss Sunday's LaLiga home game against Real Betis due to a knee injury but is pushing to be available for next week's Spanish Super Cup semi-final against Atletico Madrid, manager Xabi Alonso said on Saturday.The 27-year-old France captain, who equalled Cristi
The absence of Kylian Mbappé, injured to the left knee and author of more than half of the Madrid goals this season, represents a serious handicap. Especially for Xabi Alonso whose future at the head of the Real remains as precarious. Facing the Seville Betis on Sunday (16:15), Vinicius and his team-mates will have to show a better face.
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