Real Madrid Coach Carlo Ancelotti Confirms Thigh Injury for Kylian Mbappe

Real Madrid forward Kylian Mbappe picked up a thigh injury during this week's Champions League match against Atalanta, the Spanish club announced on Thursday. The exact details of his absence were not disclosed by the club. In a statement, Real Madrid confirmed, "Following tests conducted by the Real Madrid medical team, it has been determined that Kylian Mbappe has suffered a thigh injury in his left leg. His recovery progress will be closely monitored." Mbappe scored the opening goal in the 10th minute of Tuesday's match, helping Real Madrid secure a crucial 3-2 victory in Bergamo to boost their Champions League campaign.

But the 25-year-old pulled up with a muscle pain after 36 minutes and was replaced by Rodrygo.

"Mbappe has some discomfort in his hamstrings. It doesn't seem serious but we'll see tomorrow," said Real coach Carlo Ancelotti after Tuesday's match.

"He couldn't sprint, it hurt him a bit and we thought it best to replace him."

Before pulling up Mbappe had one of his best outings in the Madrid jersey since joining last summer from Paris Saint-Germain with three clear scoring chances, including one in the second minute.

He scored the 50th goal of his career in the Champions League and his 12th since joining Real Madrid.

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Real play Rayo Vallecano in La Liga on Saturday followed by the FIFA Intercontinental Cup final on December 18 and another Liga game at home against Sevilla four days later.

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