Kylian Mbappe set to miss Getafe clash as Real Madrid star battles worrying knee issue

Kylian Mbappe is expected to sit out Real Madrid’s upcoming La Liga trip to Getafe as he continues to struggle with a recurring knee injury.

Diario AS journalist Ruben Martin reports that the forward is already unavailable for tonight’s Champions League play-off second leg against Benfica after aggravating the problem in training.

The setback has left the exact timeline for his recovery unclear, casting serious doubt over his involvement on Monday.

For Alvaro Arbeloa’s side, the timing could hardly be worse. Madrid lost their last league outing against Osasuna, and going into another tricky domestic fixture without their star attacker increases the pressure on the rest of the squad.

Mbappe’s explosive pace and clinical finishing have quickly become central to how Madrid attack, so his absence forces a rethink in the final third.

With the 2026 World Cup on the horizon and recent warnings about the risks of playing through the pain, Madrid are likely to take a cautious approach. Ensuring Mbappe’s long-term fitness may now be prioritised over short-term gains, even if it complicates their push in both La Liga and Europe.
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