Mbappé has a sprained knee, but surgery is not scheduled

Kylian Mbappé, a striker for Real Madrid, will not have surgery at this time due to a diagnosis of a left knee strain.

Since the end of 2025, the 27-year-old French international has been battling an issue with his left knee’s external ligament.

He traveled to Paris for more testing last week, missing the second leg of the Champions League playoff against Benfica.

Mbappe’s availability to play Manchester City in the first leg of their last-16 Champions League match next week is uncertain, and he will miss Monday’s La Liga match against Getafe.

“The diagnosis of a sprain in his left knee has been confirmed,” according to Real Madrid, and Mbappé will continue receiving “conservative treatment.”

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Mbappé’s representatives said he was in the French capital with members of the Real Madrid medical staff.

“In agreement with the club, he is undergoing further tests on his knee to optimize his follow-up care and prepare for his comeback,” said a statement.

“No surgical intervention is being planned at the moment.”

Real Madrid coach Alvaro Arbeloa said last week the decision to allow Mbappe, who has scored 38 goals in 33 appearances for the club this season, time to get back to full fitness was a mutual one.

“It was a bit of a consensus between everyone, and we think the best thing is that he stops, that he recovers and comes back at 100%,” Arbeloa said.

“It’s not going to be a question of days; it will be a bit longer, but I can’t say how long. Hopefully not too long.”