Kylian Mbappe Injury: Real Madrid have confirmed that Kylian Mbappé has a muscle injury in his left leg. The problem is in the semitendinosus muscle, which is part of the hamstring. The club has not given a clear return date and said his recovery will depend on how he progresses.
He picked up the injury during the 1–1 draw against Real Betis. He felt discomfort and had to come off late in the game. Reports suggest he could miss the rest of the season, which is a big blow. Real Madrid are second in La Liga and still chasing the title. His absence could affect their chances.
There is also some concern for France national football team ahead of the upcoming World Cup. He is expected to recover in time, but missing matches now could affect his fitness.
Kylian Mbappé Injury Update: Hamstring Issue but Not Serious
Kylian Mbappé has a hamstring injury. Real Madrid confirmed it is a semitendinosus muscle injury in his left leg. That muscle is part of the hamstring group. The good part is it is not related to his knee, which has troubled him earlier this season. Reports also suggest it is not a serious tear.
It happened late in the match when he was sprinting for a through ball. He suddenly slowed down, tried to cut left, and then grabbed the back of his left thigh. He had to come off and was walking with a limp.
The injury is graded between I and II. That means it is a mild to moderate muscle tear, not a complete rupture. The MRI showed some swelling and a small amount of internal bleeding in the muscle, but no damage to the tendon and no serious tear. That is a positive sign.
Mbappé Return Timeline After Hamstring Injury
Kylian Mbappé will follow a structured recovery plan after his hamstring injury. In the first 3 days, Real Madrid will focus on basic protection. He will avoid heavy activity so the muscle can start healing naturally.
From around day 4 to day 14, the work will slowly increase. He will start walking normally, then move to light jogging. Simple strength work for the hamstring will be added. Pool sessions and anti-gravity treadmill work will help him stay fit without putting full pressure on the leg.
The return timeline will be gradual. Early May will be mostly rest and light rehab. By around May 5, he will start light jogging if there is no pain. Around May 10, he may begin straight-line running at controlled speed.
By mid-May, the work will become more advanced. He will start doing sharper movements if the muscle feels stable. After that, he will move into ball work and non-contact training. Full team training with contact will only happen near the end of May.
Because of this timeline, he will likely miss the rest of the La Liga matches. The focus will be on being ready in June, especially for the FIFA World Cup 2026 with the France national football team.
FAQs
Q. What injury did Kylian Mbappé suffer?
A. Kylian Mbappé has a left hamstring injury in the semitendinosus muscle.
Q. When did the injury happen?
A. It happened during the 1–1 draw vs Real Betis when he felt pain and came off late.
Q. How serious is the injury?
A. It is a grade I–II muscle tear, so mild to moderate, not a complete rupture.
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