Mbappe's Night Cut Short: Injury After Goal in Champions League Win

Mbappe's Night Cut Short: Injury After Goal in Champions League Win

Kylian Mbappe's return to the Champions League was a bittersweet one. The French star opened the scoring for Real Madrid against Atalanta with a stunning goal in the 10th minute, marking his 50th goal in the competition. However, his celebration was short-lived.


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Mbappe's goal came after a well-placed assist from Brahim Diaz, who slotted him into a central role alongside Vinicius Junior's return to the left wing. The 25-year-old's achievement places him as the second-youngest player to reach 50 Champions League goals, trailing only Lionel Messi, who achieved the feat at 24 years and 284 days.


Real Madrid will now anxiously await the results of tests to determine the extent of Mbappe's injury. The team will look to bounce back from this setback when they face Rayo Vallecano in La Liga on Saturday.


Kylian Mbappe's injury during the Champions League match against Atalanta has raised concerns among Real Madrid fans and management alike. Following his impressive goal, which marked his 50th in the competition, the French forward was forced to leave the pitch due to a hamstring discomfort. 


Real Madrid's coach, Carlo Ancelotti, confirmed that Mbappe is experiencing an overload in his hamstring, and further assessments will be conducted in the coming days to determine the severity of the injury. 

This setback comes at a crucial time as the team prepares for their upcoming La Liga match against Rayo Vallecano on Saturday, where they will need to adapt without their star player if he is sidelined.


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Kylian Mbappe's first season at Real Madrid has been disappointing, failing to meet the high expectations set upon him. Despite a promising start, where he scored twice in his debut match, injuries and inconsistent performances have plagued his campaign.

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