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New Delhi: Real Madrid suffered a massive setback on New Year's Eve as French forward Kylian Mbappe was ruled out of the club's LaLiga clash against Real Betis, and is also doubtful for next week's Spanish Supercopa semifinal against Atletico Madrid.
Mbappe suffered a sprained left knee in training, and according to the French publication L'Equipe, the forward is expected to be unavailable for at least three weeks. The Los Blancos will travel to Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, for the Supercopa semifinal against Atletico Madrid on January 9, ahead of a potential final against Barcelona or Athletic Club on January 11.
Marca also reported that Mbappe might not travel with the team for the Supercopa semifinal in Saudi Arabia. His return for a Copa del Rey Round of 16 match the following week is also in doubt. The French international is currently the top scorer in LaLiga with 18 goals, and has also started in all 18 games of the season, so far.
He missed Madrid's Champions League clash against Manchester City on December 19, but played for 90 minutes in the next three games leading up to Christmas. Earlier this month, he equalled Cristiano Ronaldo's club record with his 59th goal in the calendar year.
The club also released a statement, confirming that Mbappe suffered a sprain in his left knee and his progress will be monitored.
"Following tests carried out today by the Real Madrid Medical Services on our player Kylian Mbappé, he has been diagnosed with a sprain in his left knee. His progress will be monitored,” the club said in a brief statement on its official website.
Mbappe's injury is a massive setback for the Los Blancos as they are currently trailing LaLiga table toppers Barcelona by four points. Madrid have 42 points in 18 matches, while Barcelona have 46 points in 18 LaLiga Games.
