When the lamps fogged on Real Madrid’s Uefa Champions League dream for the season 2024-25, Santiago Bernabeu stood in anesthetized silence-not from the defeat, but from the sudden loss of their Marquee star. Kylian Mbappe left the pitch injured in the second halfProvides serious concerns about Los Blancos in both Europe and La Liga. But what happened exactly to Mbappe? And how serious is this damage?
If this week’s words in Madrid were ‘reassembled ‘The The reality was much colder. Real Madrid was eliminated from the Champions League quarterfinals after one 2-1 home waste against Arsenalseal a crushing 5-1 total loss.
“Remontada … I’ve heard it about a million times this week,” mentioned Jude Bellingham before the second leg. “It’s the most widely used word in the dressing room in recent days.” The faith was there, but faith alone was not enough.
Arsenal, led by a prominent performance from BUKayo fromWho scored in the 65th minute to redeem his previous penalty loss, Madrid outclassed in both legs. Vinicius briefly offered hope with a response just two minutes later, but Gabriel Martinelli’s stop time goal Hammered the last nail in Madrid’s European coffin.
Bernabeu audience booed full time. Six losses in this Champions League campaign left no room for excuses. Carlo Ancelotti’s side never found rhythm over any of the legsAnd in a competition that they once ruled as kings, they now looked completely off.
The moment everything changed: Mbappe’s injury
In the middle of the chaos to try to mount a comeback, Kylian Mbappe suffered a worrying ankle injury in the 74th minute.
The incident occurred during a real Madrid attack –a non-contact injury It saw the French man triably planting his foot and turning the ankle as he walked towards the edge of the penalty area. He immediately went by pain and signaled to the bench. It was a moment of fear, not just for Madrid but for fans all over the world.
Oof … Mbappé’s injury. This doesn’t look good at all.
Uh Oh … Mbappé down and keeps your leg! 😟
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“It was an awkward movement, no contact“ Spanish newspaper Highlight observed. “He just turned it and tried to turn – classic ankle reinforcement moment. And the look of his face said everything.”
The coaching staff responded quicklyreplaces Brahim Díaz into the game. But the injury was done – not only to Madrid’s tactical hopes, but to morality. Mbappe’s withdrawal emphasized the fragility of the team’s comeback chances.
How serious is Mbappe’s injury?
Early indications suggest that the damage is a moderate ankle reinforcementAlthough the club has not yet released an official medical update. The time could not be worse: Mbappe is already suspended for Madrid’s domestic fixture against Athletic Bilbao on Sunday and offers a short recovery window before A possible return on April 23 against Getafe.
“He barely had time to process the pain before signaling of help,” Highlight addition. “The rapid reaction may mean that he is aware that it was not just a blow. But we will not know the entire difficulty until the swelling drops.”
