Mbappe to miss Real Madrid Champions League match vs Benfica
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- •Real Madrid forward Kylian Mbappe has a knee injury that has not fully healed.
- •The injury will keep Mbappe out of the Champions League playoff second leg against Benfica.
- •The match between Real Madrid and Benfica is a Champions League playoff return leg.
- •Real Madrid coach or staff have not given a firm date for Mbappe’s return to action.
- •Reports from February 24 and 25 state that Mbappe was already expected to miss the Benfica game.
- •Some reports link the ongoing knee problem to possible doubts over Mbappe’s participation in the 2026 World Cup with France.
What Could Happen If...
- ▸If Real Madrid advances past Benfica without Kylian Mbappe The club may feel less pressure to rush his return for later Champions League rounds.
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Primary Sources (11)
RURBC (RU)Мбаппе пропустит стыковой матч Лиги чемпионов из-за травмыRURIA Novosti (RU)Мбаппе пропустит ответный матч "Реала" против "Бенфики" в ЛЧRURIA Novosti (RU)Мбаппе не сыграет с "Бенфикой" в ЛЧ из-за травмы коленаCNChannel News AsiaMbappe misses Real's playoff against Benfica, Arbeloa unsure of return date