Kylian Mbappe suffers hamstring injury before El Clasico and World Cup

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27 Apr 2026 • 8:31 PM MYT
The Independent
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Kylian Mbappe suffers hamstring injury before El Clasico and World Cup

  • Real Madrid have confirmed that Kylian Mbappe sustained a hamstring injury during their 1-1 La Liga draw against Real Betis on Friday.
  • Tests conducted on Monday diagnosed the France international with an injury to the semitendinosus muscle in his left leg.
  • The club has not yet disclosed the full extent of the damage or provided a timeline for the 27-year-old striker's return to play.
  • Mbappe's participation in this summer’s World Cup is now potentially in doubt, pending further progress on his recovery, while Real Madrid are also due to face Barcelona in El Clasico on 10 May.
  • This injury comes as Mbappe has been in exceptional form, scoring 41 goals and providing six assists for Real Madrid this season, and contributing significantly to France's World Cup qualification campaign.

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