Kylian Mbappé missed training with Real Madrid, raising doubts over his availability for Wednesday’s Champions League clash against Manchester City
Real Madrid forward Kylian Mbappé did not participate in training on Tuesday, casting doubt over his availability for Wednesday’s crucial UEFA Champions League tie against Manchester City.
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Journalist Fabrizio Romano reported on X that Mbappé “didn’t train with the Real Madrid squad, and he’s a doubt to face Manchester City.” The club has not disclosed whether his absence is due to injury or a precautionary measure.
Mbappé has been pivotal for Madrid this season, netting 16 goals in La Liga and nine in the 2025–26 Champions League campaign.
His potential absence will concern fans and analysts ahead of a high-stakes clash against Manchester City and their prolific striker, Erling Haaland.
The Los Blancos suffered a setback on Sunday, losing 2–0 at the Santiago Bernabéu to Celta Vigo.
The defeat marked Madrid’s first home loss of the season and their first in 19 years to Celta at the Bernabéu, increasing the importance of Wednesday’s fixture.
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Real Madrid will be hoping that Mbappé returns to full fitness to provide the creative spark and attacking threat necessary to overcome Manchester City in the pivotal Champions League match.
David Okere is a journalist and contributor to Freelanews.com, covering business, governance, public affairs, and human-interest stories with a commitment to accuracy, balance, and public interest reporting.
