Official: Kylian Mbappé to miss today's match against Benfica

The Frenchman is forced to remain in the treatment room.

Details: Earlier today, Real Madrid's official page on social network X published the full list of players called up for the match against Benfica.

Much to the disappointment of the Galácticos’ fans, the bad news has been confirmed: 27-year-old forward Kylian Mbappé will not play in today’s game.

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Yesterday, the media reported rumors that Mbappé continues to be troubled by pain in his left knee, which has prevented him from training properly. The timeline for Mbappé’s recovery remains unknown, as does the severity of his injury.

This season, Kylian Mbappé has played 33 matches across all competitions, scoring 38 goals and providing 6 assists.

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