Mbappé's Absence from Real Madrid Raises Concerns Before Match Against Real Sociedad
For the second consecutive day, French striker Kylian Mbappé has missed training with Real Madrid, putting his participation in the match against Real Sociedad on Saturday in doubt.
A source at the club confirmed that Mbappé underwent "individual work indoors" on Wednesday and Thursday, without disclosing additional details, as he suffers from pain in his left knee.
The captain of the French national team had rushed his return to the field in late 2025 after twisting the same knee.
This potential absence adds to the list of injured players at Real Madrid, which includes Englishman Jude Bellingham and Brazilians Rodrygo and Éder Militão, as the royal team seeks to temporarily regain the top spot in the Spanish league table, where Real Madrid currently sits in second place with 57 points, just one point behind leaders Barcelona.
The royal team hopes that Mbappé's condition improves so he can prepare to participate in the crucial match against eighth-placed Real Sociedad, a game that could be key to the top spot at this stage of the competition.
