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Kylian Mbappe to miss El Clasico? Real Madrid injury latest after Zinedine Zidane update

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Deniran-Alleyne, T. (2026, September 27). Kylian Mbappe to miss El Clasico? Real Madrid injury latest after Zinedine Zidane update. Evening Standard. https://www.standard.co.uk/sport/football/mbappe-injury-latest-el-clasico-real-madrid-zidane-b1298550.html

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Kylian Mbappe suffered a tendon injury while scoring for France against Turkey, causing him to be substituted during the match. Zinedine Zidane confirmed that Mbappe has withdrawn from the French national team due to knee hyperextension. While an initial report suggests Mbappe could be out for at least two weeks, Real Madrid's statement indicates they are awaiting further evolution of his condition before setting a recovery timeline. The question remains whether he will miss the upcoming El Clasico match against Barcelona on October 25.

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Zinedine Zidane, leading France's national team for the first time since replacing Didier Deschamps after the 2026 World Cup, faced a setback when star player Kylian Mbappé was injured during their UEFA Nations League match against Turkey on Friday. The game, held at the Kocaeli Stadium in Izmit, saw France secure a narrow 1-0 victory over Turkey. Mbappé scored the winning goal but had to be substituted due to a knee injury, leaving both France and his club Real Madrid concerned about his recovery time.

Mbappé's injury occurred just minutes after he scored from a pass by Michael Olise in the 54th minute, marking his record-extending 67th international goal. He sat on the ground grimacing before being replaced by Desire Doue. Subsequent tests conducted by Real Madrid’s Medical Services diagnosed Mbappé with hyperextension of the posterior capsule of his left knee. While no definitive timeline for recovery was provided, it could impact France's upcoming Nations League matches against Belgium and Italy.

Meanwhile, Turkey underperformed at the World Cup but showed resilience in this match despite finishing bottom of their group. Head coach Vincenzo Montella faced pressure to improve the squad's performance without injured player Kenan Yildiz. The game was broadcast on Prime Video UK, costing £2.49 per viewer, with coverage starting 10 minutes before kick-off at 7:45 PM BST.

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The forward carried that form into the Nations League as he scored the only goal in France’s win over Turkey on Friday evening to help kickstart the Zinedine Zidane era. asserted

he → carry → era

However, Mbappe suffered an injury while scoring as instead of celebrating his record-extending 67th goal for France, he visibly looked in discomfort as he rubbed his left knee immediately after taking the shot. asserted

he → suffer → shot

Though, Mbappe initially returned to the pitch after receiving treatment, he quickly went down again and had to be substituted. It has since been confirmed by the French Football Federation confirmed that Mbappe suffered a tendon injury, with Zidane confirming his captain has withdrawn from the squad. "No, it's not good. asserted

it → return → squad

It's not good, unfortunately," Zidane told French television. asserted

Zidane → tell → television

"He will have to go back. asserted

He → have → ?

We will not take risks, he has extended his knee when he took the shot. asserted

he → take → shot

" Will Mbappe miss El Clasico? asserted

Mbappe → miss → Clasico

The first El Clasico of the season falls on October 25 - one day before the 2026 Ballon d’Or ceremony where Mbappe is a front-runner for the main award alongside Barcelona’s Lamine Yamal and England captain Harry Kane. asserted

Mbappe → fall → Yamal

That gives the Frenchman a month to recover from his tendon injury, though Real Madrid have not yet confirmed a timeframe after providing an injury report. asserted

Madrid → give → report

A statement reads: “After the tests carried out today on our player Kylian Mbappe by Real Madrid's Medical Services, he has been diagnosed with a hyperextension of the posterior capsule of his left knee. asserted

he → read → knee

Initial reports have claimed Mbappe will be sidelined for a minimum of two weeks. asserted

Mbappe → claim → weeks

If that timeline is accurate, the 27-year-old WILL be fit to face the current LaLiga leaders at the Camp Nou. asserted

old → face → Nou

Real Madrid’s first game after the extended autumn international break is against Villarreal at the Santiago Bernabeu as they look to bounce back from the controversial derby defeat to Atletico Madrid. asserted

they → look → Madrid

Another home game against Sevilla is sandwiched between Champions League clashes against Roma and RB Leipzig before the big game away at Barcelona. asserted

game → sandwich → Barcelona

Kylian Mbappe to miss El Clasico? Real Madrid injury latest after Zinedine Zidane update

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