Real Madrid forward Kylian Mbappé has sustained a sprain in his left knee, the club confirmed on Wednesday, December 31, 2025. While Real Madrid has not provided a specific recovery timeline, French newspaper L'Equipe reports he could be sidelined for at least three weeks. This injury comes as a setback for the team, as Mbappé has been in strong form, tying Cristiano Ronaldo's record for most goals in a calendar year for Madrid and leading the league scoring charts. His absence will impact upcoming matches, including La Liga fixtures and potentially the Spanish Super Cup.