Real Madrid Give Update On Kylian Mbappe And Franco Mastantuono After

Bonisiwe Shabane

-Jan 17, 2026, 10:31 PM

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The October international break is coming to an end, with most players returning to their club sides in the next few days. Two Real Madrid players will be joining early, after injury setbacks during international duty. Forwards Kylian Mbappe and Franco Mastantuono are both heading back to the Spanish capital, with France and Argentina still to play one game. It wasn't the best news to hear for head coach Xabi Alonso, but things may not be as bad as initially thought. In an article by Mario Cortegana and Nnamdi Onyeagwara of The Athletic, the club has given an update on both players as they have returned to Valdebebas for further assessments. French forward Kylian Mbappe started against Azerbaijan on October 9, scoring and assisting.

However, he was withdrawn in the 83rd minute after receiving a knock on the same ankle he injured in Real Madrid's last La Liga game against Villarreal. The French football federation issued a statement saying Mbappe has withdrawn from the national team and will head back to Madrid. They also mentioned he would be able to train with the first team next week, which sounds positive for Alonso ahead of the Getafe game. T Real Madrid can breathe a little easier after receiving the first medical reports on Kylian Mbappé and Franco Mastantuono, both of whom raised alarms during the current international break. The two players returned early from national team duty due to physical discomfort, but initial tests have ruled out serious injuries.

The timing couldn’t be more delicate. In less than two weeks, Real Madrid host Barcelona at the Santiago Bernabéu (October 26), and the physical condition of key players remains a major talking point among fans. Still, the club remains cautiously optimistic: if recovery goes as expected, both Mbappé and Mastantuono should be available for El Clásico. They’ll continue their rehab alongside Dean Huijsen, who also left the Spain U-21 squad due to muscle fatigue. The defender is likely to miss the next two games — against Getafe and Juventus — but could be back in time for the Barcelona showdown. With El Clásico fast approaching, Real Madrid’s focus is clear: get their stars — especially Mbappé and Mastantuono — back to full strength for a game that could define the trajectory of their season.

Mbappe re-aggravated an ankle injury against Azerbaijan on Friday. Anne-Christine Poujoulat/AFP via Getty Images Real Madrid forward Kylian Mbappe has avoided a serious injury after sustaining an ankle issue during France’s 3-0 victory over Azerbaijan on Friday. The 26-year-old, who scored the game’s opening goal, re-aggravated a prior injury in the latter stages of the game at the Parc des Princes. The France captain was substituted in the 83rd minute and Madrid club sources have confirmed that after undergoing tests, the injury is not serious. As confirmed by a statement from the French Football Federation, Mbappe will withdraw from the national team, missing their World Cup qualifier against Iceland on Monday, but will be able to train with his...

<img decoding="async" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-293660" src="https://www.thesportsbank.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/kylian-mbappe-real-madrid.jpg" alt="kylian mbappe" width="300" height="168" /> Real Madrid beat Villarreal handily, 3-1 yesterday, but the victory also brough a couple of injury concerns. Franco Mastantuono and Kylian Mbappe both suffered minor injuries, with the former suffering some discomfort in his hamstring while the latter picked up an ankle sprain. With Mbappe, the sprain is reportedly only a mild one, as he supposedly suffered it while scoring the team’s third goal. He was initially selected for the France national team this FIFA window, but now it looks like he’ll likely miss out on Les Bleus World Cup Qualifiers against Azerbaijan and Iceland coming up. <img decoding="async" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-296207" src="https://www.thesportsbank.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/franco-mastantuono-300x168.jpeg" alt="franco-mastantuono" width="300" height="168" srcset="https://www.thesportsbank.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/franco-mastantuono-300x168.jpeg 300w, https://www.thesportsbank.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/franco-mastantuono-630x350.jpeg 630w, https://www.thesportsbank.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/franco-mastantuono.jpeg 739w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" />

As for Mastantuono, he was expected to feature for Argentina this week, but now it seems like he could most likely remain with Real Madrid this international break. Mbappe and Mastantuono join Dani Carvajal and Trent Alexander-Arnold on Xabi Alonso’s list of injury concerns. Real Madrid visit Getafe two weeks from today, but the bigger concern is El Clásico one week later (there is also a big Champions League clash with Juventus sandwiched in between these two La... Carvajal an TAA face a race against the clock to try and be ready for the next rivalry showdown with FC Barcelona on October 26. The Spanish giants are leading the La Liga standings, two points ahead of Barcelona, after winning seven of their first eight matches. Despite last month's 5-2 defeat to Atletico Madrid, Xabi Alonso's side have impressed under their new manager, who continues to blend his attacking philosophy with the club's talented squad.

However, Madrid's momentum has been disrupted by fresh injury concerns. Franco Mastantuono, who joined the club in the summer, has withdrawn from Argentina's under-20 squad after suffering a muscle problem. The 18-year-old midfielder has returned to Madrid for further assessment and could be sidelined for a couple of weeks as a precaution. The bigger concern is Kylian Mbappe. The French forward limped off late in France's 3-0 World Cup qualifier win over Azerbaijan at the Parc des Princes. Mbappe scored the opener and set up Adrien Rabiot's goal before being replaced in the 83rd minute after taking another knock to the same ankle that troubled him against Villarreal before the international break.

France manager Didier Deschamps admitted the injury was a concern, telling reporters: "He took a hit on the same ankle. The pain decreases when he is resting. In football matches, inevitably there is contact. We'll see about the injury later. He has discomfort and that is not ideal for him." Mbappe, who has been in electrifying form with 14 goals and two assists in 10 appearances for Real Madrid this season, will miss France's next qualifier against Iceland.

He will return to Valdebebas for medical tests to determine the extent of the damage. Kylian Mbappe and Franco Mastantuono suffered injury strains in Real Madrid’s win against Villarreal ahead of joining their respective national teams in the international break. Mbappe was substituted in the 83rd minute after he went down in pain within minutes of scoring Madrid’s third goal. The 26-year-old required medical treatment and went straight down the tunnel. “Mbappe has discomfort in his ankle, Mastantuono has an overload,” head coach Xabi Alonso said to broadcasters after the match. “We will see, we will keep monitoring them.” Mastantuono, the 18-year-old summer signing from River Plate, also came off with a suspected hamstring strain during Saturday’s match, in the 75th minute.

“We’ll have to see how it develops,” he expanded in his post-match press conference, talking about the injuries. “If it gets complicated, he won’t be able to play. We’ll see.” It was a big one for Real Madrid against Villarreal on October 4. Xabi Alonso's side won 3-1 at the Santiago Bernabeu to take three vital points ahead of the international break. French forward Kylian Mbappe was on the score sheet again, notching his 14th goal of the season in ten games. However, minutes after his goal, he was substituted, looking as though he had picked up an injury during the buildup to the goal or during it.

Mbappe was not the only player to suffer an injury in the game, with 18-year-old Franco Mastantuono also having to come off the field with an injury. Head coach Xabi Alonso has provided an update on both players as they potentially join their national teams. In an article from The Athletic, it was reported that Xabi Alonso provided an update on both players to the broadcasters. The Spaniard stated that Mbappe was experiencing discomfort in his ankle and Mastantuono had a hamstring strain, and both would be closely monitored. Both players have been two of the best-performing players this season for Los Blancos. On Mastantuono, he was questioned about his status, but he did not reveal much.

Not knowing the full extent of the problem. The Spanish giants are leading the La Liga standings, two points ahead of Barcelona, after winning seven of their first eight matches. Despite last month's 5-2 defeat to Atletico Madrid, Xabi Alonso's side have impressed under their new manager, who continues to blend his attacking philosophy with the club's talented squad. However, Madrid's momentum has been disrupted by fresh injury concerns. Franco Mastantuono, who joined the club in the summer, has withdrawn from Argentina's under-20 squad after suffering a muscle problem. The 18-year-old midfielder has returned to Madrid for further assessment and could be sidelined for a couple of weeks as a precaution.

The bigger concern is Kylian Mbappe. The French forward limped off late in France's 3-0 World Cup qualifier win over Azerbaijan at the Parc des Princes. Mbappe scored the opener and set up Adrien Rabiot's goal before being replaced in the 83rd minute after taking another knock to the same ankle that troubled him against Villarreal before the international break. France manager Didier Deschamps admitted the injury was a concern, telling reporters: "He took a hit on the same ankle. The pain decreases when he is resting. By Ben Knapton | 11 Oct 2025 08:19, Last updated: 11 Oct 2025 08:38

Real Madrid have been dealt a second attacking injury blow in a matter of hours following Kylian Mbappe's withdrawal from the France squad. Mbappe exacerbated an ankle injury during Les Bleus' 3-0 win over Azerbaijan in Group D of World Cup 2026 Qualifying, and the 26-year-old will not feature in France's clash with Iceland on Tuesday. It is still unclear how serious Mbappe's concern is, but the former Paris Saint-Germain attacker is an early doubt for some crucial Los Blancos fixtures before the end of the month, most notably El... Real also face Getafe (October 19) and Juventus (October 22) shortly after the international break, although Alonso has three ready-made options to replace Mbappe should he miss any of those fixtures. Both players returned from international duty early from slight knocks Real Madrid can breathe a sigh of relief.

Kylian Mbappé’s ankle issue and Franco Mastantuono’s muscle problem are both considered minor, according to medical examinations carried out at Valdebebas. Mbappé returned to Madrid earlier than expected after feeling discomfort in his left ankle during France’s win over Azerbaijan on Friday night. The French captain, who had scored one and assisted another, was forced off late in the match, sparking concern for both the national team and Real Madrid. However, Madrid’s medical team has confirmed that the injury is not serious. The forward will resume normal training next week and is expected to be available for Real Madrid’s next La Liga fixture, away to Getafe at the Coliseum on Sunday. Club doctors have compared Mbappé’s knock to the one Éder Militão suffered two weeks ago — a heavy blow that required rest as a precaution but no long-term absence.

Madrid will take a similarly cautious approach with Mbappé, monitoring his workload to avoid aggravating the area before his full return to action.

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