Mbappe, Trent, Carvajal & more - Real Madrid injury news ahead of Real Betis LaLiga clash

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Published at :January 4, 2026 at 5:50 PM

Modified at :January 4, 2026 at 5:50 PM

(Courtesy : LaLiga)

Los Blancos are dealing with many injured players.

Due to a knee injury, Real Madrid striker Kylian Mbappe will not play in Sunday’s LaLiga home match against Real Betis. However, manager Xabi Alonso has stated that Mbappe is working hard to be eligible for next week’s Spanish Super Cup semifinal against Atletico Madrid.

The 27-year-old French captain has a sprained left knee. On December 20, Real Madrid defeated Sevilla 2-0 in LaLiga. At first, it was thought that such an injury would require a minimum of three weeks of inactivity.

Kylian Mbappe Real Madrid LaLiga — Mbappe doing the iconic ‘Siuuu’ celebration. (Courtesy: LaLiga)

“We’ll ‍definitely miss Kylian,” Alonso told reporters on Saturday. “We have to have a lot of faith in those who are going to play tomorrow (today vs Real Betis).”

“Now we’ll see. We have to wait and see how things ‍develop, and ⁠we’ll do everything we can to get him back as soon as possible.”

“We’re going to be pushing the deadlines; it’s very much a matter of feelings. When is as soon as possible? That’s the question. I don’t know. The Super Cup? We hope.”

Other Madrid injury news

Dani Carvajal has been slow to regain full health following a horrific knee injury that ruined his entire 2024–2025 season. Carvajal was reportedly nearing a comeback by the end of 2025, training alone, but he is preparing to vie for a spot in the squad for the Supercopa.

Trent Alexander-Arnold has had a difficult first season at Real Madrid due to an ongoing hamstring problem that doesn’t seem to be going away. According to reports, he won’t return to the field for the LaLiga powerhouses until at least February, if not longer.

Due to a hamstring injury, Eder Militao, who has been outstanding since coming back from his extended absences due to several ACL tears, will be out for a considerable amount of time. He will be out for up to four months due to a tear to the “biceps femoris tendon” in his left hamstring, the club stated after he left in the 24th minute of their loss to Celta Vigo.

When will Kylian Mbappe return from injury?

He is expected to play against Atletico Madrid.

When will Alexander-Arnold return?

He is expected to return in February.

Why Eder Militao won’t be playing against Betis?

The defender is dealing with a hamstring injury.

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Rajarshi Shukla

After earning a bachelor's degree in mass media, Rajarshi began his career as a sports writer in 2019, driven by his passion for sports journalism. He has been working in the field for over six years. A devoted fan of Lionel Messi and Barcelona, Rajarshi has been involved in sports since childhood. Before turning his focus to journalism, he even represented his college at the state level. Along with covering football, he enjoys playing the game, watching movies, and experimenting with new recipes in his spare time, as cooking is one of his favorite hobbies.