Mbappé misses Real Madrid in classic against Barcelona due to muscle injury
Kylian Mbappé will not face Barcelona in the classic scheduled for Sunday, May 10, at Camp Nou. The French striker suffered a relapse of his left thigh muscle injury during training on Saturday. The absence represents a significant blow to Real Madrid in one of the most decisive games of Campeonato Espanhol’s season.
Recaída in training dashes hopes
Mbappé showed signs of recovery in the previous days, fueling optimism about his participation in the confrontation. The medical department monitored his progress closely. Porém, with just five minutes left before the end of the training session, the player felt discomfort in his left thigh and left the field immediately.
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The medical team carried out an immediate assessment and confirmed the impossibility of his participation in the classic. The muscle injury in his left thigh has been a recurring challenge for the athlete in recent weeks. Este is the second period in which Mbappé has been sidelined due to this condition. The risk of a new relapse led to the decision to spare him to avoid worsening.
External Pressão and Controversies Surround the Attacker
The moment is delicate for Mbappé on Real Madrid. The attention of the Spanish media and fans intensified after his trip with actress Ester Expósito during his recovery period. The attitude generated criticism on sports programs and on social media, with some fans expressing dissatisfaction with the player’s behavior.
An online petition calling for Mbappé to leave the club has accumulated millions of signatures in recent days. The attacker’s team responded to the AFP agency stating that the situation had been treated in an “exaggerated” way by the media. Segundo the player’s defense, the club continues to properly monitor his recovery period. The absence in the classic adds another chapter to this turbulent phase.
Multiple Desfalques complicates Real Madrid preparation
Além of Mbappé, Real Madrid faces another important embezzlement. Federico Valverde was removed from the related list after getting involved in a fight with fellow member Aurélien Tchouaméni during the week. The club opened disciplinary proceedings to investigate the facts and take appropriate measures. The decision to remove the Uruguayan indicates the seriousness with which the institution treated the internal conflict.
Tchouaméni, despite the incident, was included in the related list and will be available to the technician. The absence of Valverde, a player with strong marking and dynamism, combined with that of Mbappé, poses significant challenges. The coach will need to rethink the offensive strategy and midfield balance to compensate for these losses at a critical moment in the season.
- Mbappé out due to a muscle injury in his left thigh.
- Valverde removed after disciplinary conflict with Tchouaméni.
- Tchouaméni kept on the related list despite the fight.
- Real Madrid looks for tactical alternatives to the classic.
Barcelona close to title at La Liga
Barcelona arrives at the classic leading the Campeonato Espanhol table with a considerable advantage. A win for Camp Nou would cement La Liga’s title win. Historicamente, Barcelona have never won the championship directly over Real Madrid in a clash between the two teams, making this Sunday a unique opportunity for the Blaugrana to achieve an unprecedented feat.
Para or Real Madrid, the game represents the chance to postpone the opposing party and keep the small mathematical hope alive. Além Furthermore, a victory in the classic would be an important demonstration of character and a moral blow to the arch-rival. The result will have profound repercussions for both clubs and will define important directions for the end of the season.
