France international of Cameroonian descent Kylian Mbappe is expected to miss Real Madrid crucial Copa del Rey final against rivals Barcelona due to an injury setback.
Mbappe is currently carrying an ankle injury and is set to be sidelined for at least two weeks. The former Paris Saint Germain had to be subbed off after picking up an injury as Real Madrid fell to Arsenal in the Champions League semifinals.
The Spanish outfit succumbed to a 2-1 defeat at the Santiago Bernabéu, confirming their elimination from the competition after a 3-0 defeat in the first leg tie held at the Emirate stadium.
His injury is not serious, but he risks being sidelined for about 2 weeks. This means his participation in the Copa del Rey final against Barcelona, scheduled for April 26, is uncertain.
This come as a huge blow for Real Madrid as the team gear up for the much-anticipated clash against Barcelona. Madrid has yet to record a win against Barcelona this season, losing all two games across the period.
This season, the French forward has scored 32 goals in 49 matches across all competitions.
