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Real Madrid injury news ahead of Benfica Champions League clash ft. Mbappe & more

Rajarshi has been part of Khel Now since 2022, and he covers world football.
Published at :February 15, 2026 at 9:59 PM
Modified at :February 18, 2026 at 12:30 AM
Kylian Mbappe Real Madrid

(Courtesy : LaLiga)

Los Blancos will next return to action in the Champions League.

Why Kylian Mbappé missed Saturday’s 4-1 victory over Real Sociedad? Real Madrid coach Alvaro Arbeloa took steps to comfort the attacker.

Amidst a small knee injury, Mbappé has been used carefully since the beginning of the season, according to L’Équipe. The France captain was rested for the league match.

Arbeloa stated after the game that Mbappé is doing well and mentioned that he has been dealing with knee pain for a while. The coach emphasised the tremendous effort he puts forth every time he plays.

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Alvaro Arbeloa clarifies Kylian Mbappe’s injury situation

To be prepared for Tuesday’s match, Arbeloa clarified, Real Madrid decided not to take any chances. He stated that making sure Mbappé is prepared for the midweek game is the main priority.

“Kylian Mbappé will be ready to START vs Benfica on Tuesday”

“We didn’t want to risk him against Real Sociedad but he’s good”

Other Real Madrid injury news

Rodrygo made a brief comeback against Rayo Vallecano after sustaining a hamstring injury in mid-January, playing 13 minutes off the bench. But he has since returned to the sidelines. However, it’s not anticipated to be a permanent problem.

Jude Bellingham Real_Madrid
Bellingham is carrying the ball in El Clásico. (Courtesy: LaLiga Content Hub)

Jude Bellingham was initially predicted to miss four weeks after suffering a hamstring injury against Rayo Vallecano in early February. He might not be available until April, skipping the March international break, according to additional sources a few days later. It suggested he might be out for a little longer than first believed.

Eder Militao, who has been outstanding since coming back from his protracted absences due to numerous ACL injuries, has suffered a hamstring injury. He will be sidelined for a considerable amount of time.

The team announced that he will be out for up to four months due to a tear to the “biceps femoris tendon” in his left hamstring after leaving the game in the 24th minute of their loss to Celta Vigo.

How long will Kylian Mbappe be out?

He is expected to return for their Champions League clash.

Which other Real Madrid players are injured?

Militao, Bellingham and Rodrygo.

When will Madrid play next?

They will next play on Tuesday against SL Benfica in the UCL.

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