Mbappé expected to return for Real Madrid against Villarreal after FIFA break
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 28, 2026, 8:22 AM
Last updated Sep 28, 2026
Kylian Mbappé is anticipated to play for Real Madrid in their first match against Villarreal following the FIFA break. The forward sustained a hyper-extended knee during a match with France against Turkey, raising concerns about his availability. Initial reports suggested he could be out for several weeks. However, COPE states he will be ready for the game, which is crucial as Madrid prepares for an upcoming El Clásico against Barcelona. The club aims to manage Mbappé's fitness leading into this key fixture.
- •Kylian Mbappé sustained a hyper-extended knee during a match against Turkey.
- •Initial reports suggested he could miss several weeks.
- •COPE reports he is expected to face Villarreal post-FIFA break.
- •Real Madrid has a crucial El Clásico against Barcelona next month.
- •Zinedine Zidane assessed the injury as not serious.
- 8:22 AMYahoo Sports — Mbappé expected to be available to face Villarreal right after the FIFA break -report
"Real Madrid star Kylian Mbappé sustained a hyper-extended knee during France’s match against Turkey and while some reports initially indicated that he could miss several weeks, it looks like he will be ready to face Villarreal in Los Blancos’ first game after the FIFA break, according to a report from COPE. Mbappé escaped a serious […]
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