Kylian Mbappé
RMA
Center Forward
Playmaking Forward
Dec 20, 1998 (27)
Right
5'11"
165 lb
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.
Misses training with illness
Mbappe missed France's collective training session Tuesday due to flu-like symptoms, three days before the Nations League opener against Turkey, according to RMC Sport.
Analysis: Mbappe has yet to train under coach Zinedine Zidane since reporting Monday, having been kept to indoor recovery work along with other weekend starters on the first day before flu-like symptoms ruled him out of Tuesday's collective session. There has been no specific timeline for his return to training, but he is not considered a doubt for Friday's fixture, leaving his status more likely to be determined through daily assessment.
Two goal contributions
Mbappe scored one goal and assisted once from four shots and three chances created in Tuesday's 3-2 win over Elche.
Analysis: Mbappe would see a solid match for Madrid on Tuesday, as the forward would score a goal in the 33rd minute before earning an assist as well on Carlos Espi's game-winning goal. He continues to be off to a hot start to the season, with a goal in each of his past three games, earning four goals and two assists during that span. That said, in six league appearances this season, he has notched seven goals and two assists.
Brace, assist in win
Mbappe scored two goals and assisted once from five shots and four chances created in Saturday's 4-1 win versus Rayo Vallecano.
Analysis: Mbappe was dominant in this game, creating four chances overall. He registered a late goal to get a brace while assisting as well. Mbappe could potentially be subbed off early or start the match against Elche on the bench, but it's a good opportunity to keep up his hot play if he does take the pitch. Elche have allowed 13 goals so far in five LaLiga matches.
Involved directly in three goals
Mbappe scored two goals and assisted once from five shots and four chances created in Saturday's 4-1 victory versus Rayo Vallecano.
Analysis: Mbappe opened and closed out the scoring for Los Merengues in this match, firing home a penalty in the first half and later adding a thunderous strike in stoppage time of the second half. As if that wasn't enough, Mbappe also delivered his first assist of the season when he set up Alvaro Carreras' goal. Mbappe is up to six goals in the Liga campaign, tying Sergio Camello and Raphinha as the top scorers so far in the competition.
Scores in Inter contest
Mbappe scored one goal to go with four shots (four on target), one interception and one chance created in Tuesday's 2-1 victory against Inter Milan.
Analysis: Mbappe took advantage of a defensive miscue to score an easy one from inside the box, while Josep Martinez denied all his other efforts, including a pair of point-blank ones. He has fired at least four shots in all his five appearances, racking up 35 (22 on target), netting five goals and adding five chances created and three crosses (zero accurate).
Misses pk Friday
Mbappe recorded seven shots (four on goal) and one cross (zero accurate) in Friday's 1-0 loss against Betis.
Analysis: Mbappe missed a late penalty that would've earned Real Madrid a draw Friday, though he still produced four shots on target and five successful dribbles. He's now scored in two of his four appearances, totaling four goals along with 18 shots on target and 18 successful dribbles .
Scores again
Mbappe scored one goal to go with six shots (four on goal) in Sunday's 4-0 win over Malaga.
Analysis: Mbappe found the scoresheet again Sunday with a goal against Malaga, adding seven successful dribbles and four shots on target. He's already up to 14 shots on target, 13 successful dribbles, and four goals through the first three La Liga matches, an outstanding start to the season for the Frenchman.
First hattrick of season
Mbappe scored three goals to go with eight shots (seven on goal) and three chances created in Wednesday's 4-1 win against Real Sociedad.
Analysis: Mbappe bounced back in a big way, scoring his first three goals of the season against Real Sociedad on Wednesday after firing 10 shots without a breakthrough versus Espanyol. He added seven shots on target and three key passes, a fantastic early-season showing for the forward.
Comes up empty
Mbappe recorded 10 shots (three on goal), two crosses (zero accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 2-1 victory versus Espanyol.
Analysis: Mbappe was unlucky in the season opener against Espanyol, registering 10 shots, including three on target, but failing to find the net. He finished the 2025/26 campaign as the league's top scorer with 25 goals in 31 appearances and has already amassed 56 La Liga goals across his first two seasons with Real Madrid. The forward is once again expected to be among the league's most dangerous scoring threats.
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