Kylian Mbappe's race to be fit has taken another hit, with the French forward facing a serious battle to return for Real Madrid after remaining unused in their 2-1 defeat to Manchester City at the Bernabeu.
Real Madrid responded in style under coach Xabi Alonso, roaring back to form with a commanding 3-0 victory away at Athletic Club in Bilbao on Wednesday night.
Kylian Mbappe's stunning form for Real Madrid has earned fresh admiration from one of the club's greatest strikers, after the French forward delivered another explosive Champions League display.
Kylian Mbappe produced a stunning four-goal display to help Real Madrid edge Olympiacos 4–3 in Wednesday's UEFA Champions League thriller.
Kylian Mbappe sparked fresh debate across France after the 26-year-old forward missed the national team's final 2026 World Cup qualifier away to Azerbaijan.
Former Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema has called on Kylian Mbappe to take greater responsibility in decisive matches, despite the forward's prolific start to life at the Santiago Bernabeu.