La Liga: Kylian Mbappe's Knee Concerns Raise Doubts For Real Madrid's Match Against Real Sociedad

Real Madrid’s preparations for their La Liga showdown with Real Sociedad have been disrupted by a fresh injury scare to superstar forward Kylian Mbappe, who missed training for a second straight day due to ongoing knee problems.

The 27‑year‑old has not participated in first‑team sessions at the club’s Valdebebas training ground, instead working individually in the gym as he battles discomfort in his previously troubled left knee, a persistent issue that first flared up late last year.

Mbappe’s absence from group drills just 48 hours before Saturday’s match has raised serious concerns over his availability against Real Sociedad at the Real Madrid CF’s home ground. While club medics have yet to disclose an official diagnosis this week, reports suggest the discomfort may be a recurrence of the left‑knee sprain that sidelined him late in 2025.

Mbappe’s fitness woes mark another setback for Real Madrid, who have also seen other key players miss training recently, compounding challenges during a pivotal stage of both their domestic and European campaigns.

Kylian Mbappe Sparks Fury As Real Madrid Skip Guard Of Honour For Barcelona After Spanish Super Cup Final; Video

A controversial moment after the Spanish Super Cup final has ignited widespread debate online, as a video appears to show Kylian Mbappe prompting Real Madrid players to skip a traditional guard of honour for FC Barcelona following their dramatic 3–2 victory in Jeddah.

The footage, widely shared on social media, seemed to show the French forward, who came off the bench late in the match, gesturing to Xabi Alonso and his teammates and leading them away from the expected guard of honour formation as Barcelona collected their winners’ medals. Traditionally, losing teams observe a guard of honour to acknowledge the champions’ achievement; instead, Real Madrid’s squad was seen moving toward the tunnel, sparking criticism from fans and pundits alike.

The incident has added to the scrutiny surrounding Xabi Alonso’s tenure as Real Madrid manager, which ended shortly after the Super Cup defeat. Some commentators and fans speculated that the episode highlighted tension between leadership and star players in the dressing room, though it’s unclear how much it directly influenced the coaching change.

As the conversation around sportsmanship and professional conduct continues to unfold, the clip remains one of the most discussed talking points from what was otherwise a thrilling El Clasico encounter.