Real Madrid C.F. have confirmed that Kylian Mbappé will miss the Champions League playoff second leg against SL Benfica.
The French forward, who has been sidelined for months with a knee injury and was forced to end Tuesday’s training session early, was left out of the squad announced on Wednesday morning.
His absence is a significant setback for Madrid as they aim to secure qualification. Mbappé has reportedly been managing discomfort for weeks, intensifying concerns about his fitness and recovery period. With the Bondy-born star unavailable, attention now turns to Madrid’s squad depth and how long he could remain out of action.