Real Madrid have officially announced that Kylian Mbappé has been diagnosed with an injury to the semitendinosus muscle (part of the hamstring group) in his left leg. The French superstar was forced off during Real Madrid’s 1-1 La Liga draw against Real Betis on April 24, 2026, after feeling discomfort in the closing stages of the match.
What Happened to Kylian Mbappé?
Mbappé, who was making his 100th appearance for Real Madrid, pulled up without any contact in the 81st minute and immediately signaled to the bench for a substitution. He walked off the pitch under his own power but showed clear signs of discomfort.
Initial assessments pointed to a muscle overload or strain in the left hamstring. Further tests conducted by the Real Madrid medical team confirmed the issue specifically in the semitendinosus muscle of his left leg.
Real Madrid coach Álvaro Arbeloa commented post-match: “I have no idea [what’s wrong with Mbappé]. He felt some discomfort. We’ll see how he evolves over the next few days.”
Impact on Real Madrid’s Season
This latest injury comes at a difficult time for Los Blancos. Real Madrid are trailing Barcelona in the La Liga title race, and Mbappé has been one of their standout performers, scoring heavily throughout the 2025-26 campaign.
The timing also raises concerns ahead of key fixtures, including a potential El Clásico clash and the run-in to the season. Mbappé’s absence would be a significant blow to their attacking options.