Kylian Mbappé
RMA
Center Forward
Playmaking Forward
Dec 20, 1998 (27)
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5'11"
165 lb
Scores twice in Clasico win
Mbappe scored two goals to go with three shots (two on goal), and two chances created during Sunday's 2-1 win over Barcelona.
Analysis: Mbappe led his side to take the lead from a lucky rebound in the 41st minute and struck again via right-footed finish in the 87th, delivering another decisive performance in the rivalry match. With six goals and one assist across his last four games in all competitions, the forward is in top form and remains one of the biggest threats inside the opposition box in both domestic and European play. After his brace in El Clasico, he reached the 100-goal mark for Real Madrid, highlighting his consistency over the course of two and a half seasons with the club.
Scores, assists Wednesday
Mbappe scored one goal and assisted once from four shots and two chances created in Wednesday's 4-1 victory over RB Leipzig.
Analysis: Mbappe continued his Champions League excellence by scoring and assisting in the win over Leipzig. In just three Champions League appearances, he has recorded three goals and one assist while putting 10 shots on target and creating three chances, maintaining his high standard in the competition.
Scores brace
Mbappe scored two goals to go with five shots (three on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and two chances created in Sunday's 4-1 victory over Sevilla.
Analysis: Mbappe delivered another standout performance Sunday, scoring twice while completing four dribbles and adding two key passes. He snapped a two-match goal drought, his longest during the early stage of the season, and now sits on nine goals and two assists through nine La Liga appearances.
Scores brace in victory
Mbappe scored two goals to go with five shots (three on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and two chances created in Sunday's 4-1 victory over Sevilla.
Analysis: Mbappe made his usual impact up front, which led him to draw and score a penalty kick in the 63rd minute while capitalizing on another close-range chance in the 37th against Sevilla. The star forward's attacking display was marred only by an error that led to the opposition's lone goal late in the game. His nine league goals now rank him ahead of Lamine Yamal and three short of Raphinha in the race for the scoring lead. He should continue to play a central role in the Merengues' attack in a tough week that will put his talent to the test with clashes against RB Leipzig and Barcelona in European and league action, respectively.
Scores early
Mbappe scored one goal to go with four shots (four on goal), two crosses (one accurate) and one corner in Wednesday's 4-3 victory against Roma.
Analysis: Mbappe opened the scoring for Real Madrid, netting one of the team's four goals on Wednesday. He's up to two goals in two UCL appearances as he aims to defend his Golden Boot title, coming off a 15‑goal haul in the 2025/26 campaign.
Confirmed as starter
Mbappe is in the starting lineup for Saturday's game against Villarreal.
Analysis: As expected, Mbappe gets the nod upfront and will lead the line against the Submarino Amarillo. The Frenchman, who suffered a knee injury during the international duty with France, is enjoying an excellent start to the season with seven goals and two assists in his first eight LaLiga appearances.
Set to start against Villarreal
Mbappe will start Saturday's La Liga clash against Villarreal after recovering from his knee injury, according to manager Jose Mourinho. "This means that tomorrow Mbappe is going to play, and if he's going to play it's because I'm sure he hasn't failed with his obligations."
Analysis: Mbappe has fully recovered from the knee issue he picked up during the international break, having resumed full team training without any reported setbacks. Manager Mourinho's latest comments confirm the forward is ready to return to the starting XI against Villarreal, easing concerns over his fitness ahead of the La Liga restart. While Real Madrid also have a UCL clash against Roma coming up Wednesday, Mbappe appears ready to handle his usual attacking responsibilities, though his workload could still be managed depending on how Saturday's match unfolds.
Fully fit for Villarreal clash
Mbappe (knee) trained normally with the rest of the squad Thursday and will be available for Saturday's La Liga clash against Villarreal, according to El Partidazo de COPE.
Analysis: Mbappe appears to have fully recovered from the knee issue he picked up during the international break, having participated in consecutive team training sessions without any reported setbacks. The forward's return to full fitness puts him firmly in contention to retain his starting role against Villarreal, providing Real Madrid with a significant offensive boost. While the club could still manage his workload ahead of the upcoming UCL clash against Roma on Wednesday, his unrestricted participation in training suggests he should be ready to feature from the opening whistle Saturday.
Resumes team training
Mbappe (knee) was back in team training Wednesday ahead of Saturday's match against Villarreal, according to Madrid Xtra.
Analysis: Mbappe is making further progress in his recovery following an injury over the international break, with the forward now training with the rest of his teammates in Madrid. This does give confidence that the superstar could be fit in time for Real Madrid's match on Saturday, although they may not risk his health and take the cautious route instead. If this were the case, and he was held out until facing Roma on Oct. 14, with Endrick and Carlos Espi potentially seeing more time if Mbappe does miss out.
Remains in individual training
Mbappe (knee) continued his recovery with an individual session Tuesday and did not train with the rest of the team, according to Ruben Martin of Diario AS.
Analysis: Mbappe has yet to take the anticipated step of rejoining team training, leaving his status for Saturday's clash with Villarreal up in the air. The forward has progressed to individual work on the grass, but he'll likely need to get through a team session before being fully cleared for match action. His availability will be worth tracking closely over the next few days, especially with Real Madrid potentially inclined to manage his workload after the knee issue. Mbappe has been on fire this season, piling up seven goals and two assists across seven LaLiga appearances. If he had to miss the clash, Endrick or Carlos Espi would get increased playing time.
Set to resume team training
Mbappe (knee) is set to return to training with the team at Valdebebas on Tuesday after several days away from Madrid, as he had been given permission by Real Madrid to continue his recovery away from the training ground after undergoing medical tests in the capital, according to Joel Del Rio of Marca.
Analysis: Mbappe spent the second part of the international break working his way back from the knee injury he suffered with France, initially training on his own before returning to the grass for an individual session Monday afternoon and is now set to take the next step by rejoining the team on Tuesday. Tuesday's session will be the key checkpoint for his availability against Villarreal on Saturday, though Real Madrid could still manage his workload carefully given the knee issue and a demanding upcoming stretch with the Clasico against Barcelona at the end of the month. The forward has been in red-hot form this season, racking up seven goals and two assists across seven LaLiga appearances, making his status one to watch closely. If Mbappe isn't cleared to play, Carlos Espi or Endrick could step in to lead the line.
Spotted training on grass
Mbappe (knee) was spotted training on grass Monday, but his status for Saturday's game against Villarreal remains uncertain.
Analysis: Mbappe spent the international break in France with the club's approval, but he didn't waste time and started working on the grass as soon as he returned. It remains to be seen if he'll play Saturday against Villarreal, as Real Madrid have a packed schedule over the next few weeks that includes matches against Manchester City and FC Barcelona, but his return to training with the ball is certainly a step in the right direction. If Mbappe, who has seven goals in LaLiga this season, doesn't play Saturday, look for Carlos Espi or Endrick to take his place.
Spotted back in Madrid
Mbappe (knee) was spotted back in Madrid on Monday and will resume training at Valdebebas in the coming days, with the hope of being available for Saturday's clash against Villarreal, according to DAZN.
Analysis: Mbappe spent the international break recovering in Paris with the club's approval, as the knee injury prevented him from returning to full training. His return to Madrid and the training ground in the coming days will mark the final stretch of his recovery, though Real Madrid could still manage his workload carefully against Villarreal given the knee issue. Mbappe has been firing on all cylinders this season, racking up seven goals and two assists across seven La Liga appearances. If he is unable to feature, Carlos Espi or Endrick could step in to lead the line.
Travels to Paris, not training
Mbappe (knee) was spotted in Paris while recovering from injury, as he is not yet able to train normally with his club, according to Madrid Zone.
Analysis: Mbappe was surrounded by some criticism and questions after he was spotted in Paris this week at a nightclub despite an ongoing recovery from a knee injury. However, the situation was made clearer, as Real Madrid approved the trip during the international break, with the French forward unable to train normally yet at the club's training grounds. His only instructions at the moment are to continue resting and heal the knee as they get close to resuming league play, seeming more and more likely to potentially receive further rest when they take the field against Villarreal on Oct. 10 in their return match.
Could receive rest vs. Villarreal
Mbappe (knee) could be rested against Villarreal on Oct. 10 , according to Jose Felix Diaz and Carlos Forjanes of Diario AS.
Analysis: The star forward suffered a knee injury in France's 2-1 win over Turkiye, and while he avoided surgery, Los Merengues aren't going to rush his recovery. Although Mbappe's projected recovery timeline suggests he could be available against Villarreal, manager Jose Mourinho might rest him to give him extra time to recover. After Villarreal, Real Madrid will face Roma (Oct. 14), Sevilla (Oct. 18), RB Leipzig (Oct. 21) and FC Barcelona (Oct. 25) over an 11-day stretch. With that in mind, resting him against Villarreal wouldn't be the worst idea, with Carlos Espi and Jude Bellingham as a false nine as potential options to take his place.
Should be available against Villarreal
Mbappe is expected to be sidelined between 10 and 15 days with the hyperextension of the posterior capsule in his left knee, but should be available against Villarreal on Oct. 10 when La Liga resumes, according to COPE.
Analysis: Mbappe's timeline lines up with Real Madrid's return from the international break on October 10, with the club confirming the diagnosis without providing an official recovery estimate, leaving medical staff to assess him day by day. Carlos Espi could take over at center forward if the club decides to exercise caution, having already contributed two late goals as a substitute this season.
Could avoid missing matches
Mbappe has been diagnosed with a hyperextension of the posterior capsule of his left knee, Real Madrid confirmed Saturday, with Diario AS reporting a 10-12 day absence.
Analysis: Mbappe could return in time for the Villarreal fixture on October 10, with his reported 10-to-12-day absence expected to conclude before Real Madrid resume play. The club confirmed a hyperextension of the posterior capsule in his left knee without placing an official recovery timeline on the injury, leaving medical staff to assess him on a daily basis throughout the international break. The player could make way for Carlos Espi at centre-forward if Real Madrid exercise caution, with the backup striker having already contributed two late goals as a substitute this season.
Returning to Madrid after injury
Mbappe will return to Madrid after suffering a knee injury Friday, according to coach Zinedine Zidane. "It's not going well. He'll have to come back [to Madrid]. There was hypertension on the strike."
Analysis: Mbappe will likely get an MRI in the next day or two to determine the severity of the injury. With hyperextensions, the result can be anything from severe to minor, depending how the injury occurred. Given that it happened while he was shooting, it's logical to assume a knee sprain is possible with only a couple weeks of rest needed, depending on what part of his knee was injured. Having him available for Real Madrid in two weeks does seem somewhat unlikely, though not completely ruled out.
Suffers knee injury
Mbappe was forced off in the 59th minute of Friday's Nations League match against Turkiye due to an apparent injury.
Analysis: Mbappe was forced off Friday while scoring a goal in the Nations League match against Turkiye. He tweaked his knee and laid on his back for a period, leading to many questions over the next 24 hours about what kind of injury it is. The hope is that it's nothing major and he'll miss no time for Real Madrid. However, even if it is minor, it'd be a surprise if he was rushed into the France squad for upcoming games. Expect quotes from Zinedine Zidane and the France team in the coming days.
Back in training after illness
Mbappe (illness) returned to full training with France on Wednesday after missing Tuesday's session due to flu-like symptoms, according to RMC Sport.
Analysis: Mbappe missed Tuesday's France training session after being weakened by flu-like symptoms, but the forward returned to normal work with the squad Wednesday as France trained in full. His return is a positive development, and there is nothing to suggest the issue remains a concern ahead of Friday's match against Turkey.
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