Will Kylian Mbappe play tonight for Real Madrid vs Barcelona in LaLiga 2025-26?
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Mbappe returned to training this week following an injury.
Kylian Mbappe, Real Madrid’s talismanic attacker, was shockingly left out of the travelling squad; the team will have to play FC Barcelona without him.
The striker’s absence comes at a crucial time as Los Blancos are trying to stop their rivals from winning the LaLiga title despite being away from home.
The Real Madrid striker is not on the team’s roster for today’s El Clásico, after the star player failed to fully recover from an injury.
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Kylian Mbappe left out of Madrid squad ahead of El Clásico
The coaching staff eventually opted not to take any chances in the high-stakes match. This is even though the French attacker seemed to have recovered from the injury he sustained against Real Betis.
Alvaro Arbeloa has a serious selection dilemma because Kylian Mbappe is unavailable. While Vinicius Jr. and Brahim Diaz could lead the attacking line, the manager may also start Gonzalo Garcia, the backup striker.
This adheres to the strategy that Arbeloa employed in the two UEFA Champions League games versus Manchester City, emphasising flexibility over a definite focal point.
Kylian Mbappe’s absence coincides with an unstable environment in the Real Madrid locker room. Federico Valverde and Aurelien Tchouameni engaged in a violent altercation on the training ground, shockingly leaving the Uruguayan player hospitalised. The preparation for one of the most important club football games has been clouded by such internal conflict.
In addition, Kylian Mbappe has been under close surveillance by Madridista supporters. The forward was spotted on vacation while recovering from an injury, which infuriated fans and sparked an incredible online protest.
An online petition calling for his departure received an astounding 70 million signatures, putting tremendous pressure on club president Florentino Perez to consider the player’s future.
Why Kylian Mbappe won’t play tonight?
The forward has failed to fully recover from an injury.
Which injury does Mbappe have?
He picked up a hamstring injury.
How many games has Mbappe missed?
He missed the game against Espanyol earlier.
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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.