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Real Madrid striker Kylian Mbappé is doubtful for the El Clasico with Barcelona after a left semitendinosus hamstring injury suffered in the 1-1 draw with Real Betis; Madrid are 11 points behind Barcelona with five games remaining and will monitor his progress as they head to Espanyol before the Nou Camp clash on May 10.
Kylian Mbappe and Hugo Ekitike scored as France beat Brazil 2-1 at Gillette Stadium, despite Dayot Upamecano being sent off early in the second half for a denied goalscoring opportunity; Bremer netted late for Brazil, but France’s potent attack underlined their World Cup credentials ahead of the 2026 tournament.
Real Madrid beat Villarreal 2-0 to extend their La Liga winning streak, with Kylian Mbappé scoring a poacher’s finish and then converting a late penalty after a tight first half; Vinícius Júnior looked back to form, Camavinga stepped in for the suspended Tchouaméni, and the performance suggested a refreshed, collective mentality for Madrid.
Real Madrid boss Alvaro Arbeloa praised the players’ undeniable commitment and team unity after a 2-0 win at Villarreal, saying the performance was solid but there’s still room to improve. He highlighted Vinicius Jr and Mbappe as key difference-makers and stressed exploiting their pace, while noting the squad’s limited time together and the need to keep working ahead of their next match against Benfica.
Real Madrid beat Levante 2-0 at the Bernabéu thanks to a 58th-minute Mbappé penalty and a Raúl Asencio header seven minutes later. The day featured strong protests against Florentino Pérez and several players, while Álvaro Arbeloa rotated his squad and kept Mbappé on the pitch despite fitness concerns. The result eases pressure in the short term but leaves Open questions ahead of crucial upcoming fixtures, including Champions League ties.
Real Madrid finished the year with a 2-0 win over Sevilla, with Mbappé scoring a penalty to equal Cristiano Ronaldo's record of 59 goals in a calendar year, in a match marked by high tempo and multiple chances for both teams.
Kylian Mbappé matched Cristiano Ronaldo's record with 59 goals in a calendar year, expressing admiration for Ronaldo and celebrating his achievements on his birthday, while also emphasizing his commitment to Real Madrid and their upcoming season goals.
Real Madrid secured their place in the Copa del Rey Round of 16 by defeating Talavera 3-2, with Mbappé scoring twice and key contributions from debutants David Jiménez and Cestero, in a match marked by early dominance and late drama.
Real Madrid narrowly defeated Real Sociedad 2-1 in a match marked by a controversial red card for Huijsen and a late penalty for Sociedad, with Mbappe and Güler scoring for Madrid and Oyarzabal netting for Sociedad.
Real Madrid secured a 3-0 victory over Real Oviedo with key performances from Mbappé and Vinícius Júnior, who scored twice, despite a surprising starting lineup decision by Xabi Alonso that left Vinícius on the bench initially.
Real Madrid's recent match highlighted Mbappe's emerging leadership and motivation, Vinicius Jr.'s struggle with form, the competition between Trent Alexander-Arnold and Dani Carvajal for the right-back position, and Xabi Alonso's emphasis on aggressive ball recovery as a key tactical principle.
Real Madrid suffered a 4-0 defeat to PSG in the Club World Cup semi-final, with PSG's team effort and tactical brilliance overshadowing individual stars like Mbappé, who struggled against a disciplined PSG side under Luis Enrique's management.
Real Madrid coach Xabi Alonso discussed team strategies, player fitness, and potential lineups ahead of their FIFA Club World Cup match, highlighting the possibility of playing Mbappé and Gonzalo García together and providing updates on injured players and team tactics.
Kylian Mbappe, suffering from gastroenteritis, has missed Real Madrid's matches in the FIFA Club World Cup but may return for the upcoming game against FC Salzburg, depending on his recovery.
With the 2026 World Cup a year away, early predictions suggest Canada might make a deep run, weather conditions will significantly impact teams, Mbappe is poised to surpass Messi and Ronaldo as the top scorer, and traditional giants like Brazil, Germany, and Italy may struggle, while dark horse teams like Norway, Japan, and South American nations could surprise.