Alex MacQuoid
Mbappé’s Season Ends Early at Real Madrid
Kylian Mbappé‘s campaign at Real Madrid appears headed toward an unexpected conclusion. The French forward suffered a muscular overload during the club’s match against Betis this past weekend, an injury that has sparked significant discussion about the remainder of his season.
The timing compounds an already difficult period for Mbappé at the Spanish capital. Real Madrid will finish another campaign without a major trophy—the second consecutive season coinciding with the Frenchman’s second year in the Spanish capital. Within Madrid circles, frustration has mounted, particularly regarding his on-field attitude and consistency.
Josep Pedrerol’s Bombshell Claim
Josep Pedrerol, the prominent presenter of Spanish program El Chiringuito de Jugones and a figure known for his close ties to club president Florentino Pérez, made a striking declaration this weekend. The journalist suggested that Mbappé will not feature for Real Madrid for the remainder of the season due to his injury.
“I’m telling you, I think he won’t play with Real Madrid this season because of his injury,” Pedrerol stated, relying on his typical insider knowledge of the club’s operations.
Five Matches Missed, Including El Clásico
Mbappé would miss the five remaining La Liga fixtures, including the high-profile clash against FC Barcelona scheduled for May 10. This scenario mirrors the situation involving Lamine Yamal on the opposite side of the Madrid-Barcelona divide.
The early season conclusion carries a silver lining for France’s national team ambitions. An extended rest period would allow Mbappé to recover fully before the World Cup, where he will carry significant expectations for the squad.
Skepticism persists within Madrid about the severity of the injury itself. Some observers, including journalist Tomas Roncero, have questioned whether the forward might be exaggerating the muscular issue to conserve energy down the stretch and arrive fresh for international competition.