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Kylian Mbappe returns to training before Real Madrid's match against Villarreal

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 7, 2026, 4:05 PM

Last updated Oct 7, 2026

Kylian Mbappe returns to training before Real Madrid's match against Villarreal

Summary

Kylian Mbappe has returned to group training with Real Madrid ahead of their La Liga match against Villarreal at Santiago Bernabeu on Saturday. The forward had been sidelined due to a knee injury sustained while playing for France on September 25. Following individual sessions, he rejoined his teammates, indicating he is on track to be fully fit for the weekend fixture. Real Madrid looks to improve after losing their last match before the international break and aims to catch up to league leaders FC Barcelona.

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•Mbappe was injured during a match for France in late September.
•He resumed training with teammates ahead of the Villarreal match.
•Real Madrid aims to close the gap on Barcelona in La Liga.
•The match is scheduled for Saturday at Santiago Bernabeu.

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4:05 PMYahoo Sports — Real Madrid megastar returns to group training ahead of Villarreal clash

What they're saying

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With the international break done and dusted, Real Madrid will be back in action this weekend in La Liga, where they will be looking to catch up to league leaders FC Barcelona.Coming up for Jose Mouri...
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