Kylian Mbappé Set for Triumphant Return—All Eyes on the Superstar Ahead of High-Stakes Madrid Derby

Real Madrid superstar Kylian Mbappe has been ruled out of the club’s Copa del Rey quarterfinal match against Leganes on February 5 due to a calf hematoma.

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However, the French forward is expected to make a swift return to action, with all signs pointing to his availability for the highly-anticipated Madrid derby against Atletico Madrid on February 8.

Mbappe suffered the injury after being on the receiving end of a rough tackle from Espanyol’s Carlos Romero, which only resulted in a yellow card.

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Despite taking an extra day to recover, Mbappe was unable to shake off the injury and will miss the Leganes clash.

The 26-year-old has joined a growing list of Real Madrid players currently sidelined, including Dani Carvajal, Eder Militao, Eduardo Camavinga, Antonio Rudiger, and David Alaba.

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However, unlike his teammates, Mbappe’s injury is not expected to be a long-term concern.

Mbappe is already back in training and is on track to lead Real Madrid’s attack against Atletico Madrid.

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He missed the first meeting between the rivals in September due to injury but is set to make his mark in the upcoming derby.

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Additionally, Mbappe is expected to be available for Real Madrid’s Champions League knockout phase tie against Manchester City.