Kylian Mbappé, the star forward for Real Madrid, is currently experiencing complications due to an ongoing issue with his left knee. However, the club has stated that surgery is not being considered at this time. The 27-year-old captain of the French national team has been managing an external ligament sprain since late 2025 and recently traveled to Paris for additional medical evaluations, accompanied by the medical team from Real Madrid. Kylian Mbappé has been unable to play recently due to ongoing discomfort in the external ligament of his left knee. He was absent for the Champions League play-off second leg against Benfica and will also miss Real Madrid’s La Liga match against Getafe on March 2 at the Santiago Bernabeu. Mbappé was diagnosed with a sprain in the left knee. Kylian Mbappé's Injury Update The status of his participation in the forthcoming Champions League last-16 first leg against Manchester City is still in doubt, as the timelines for recovery remain ambiguous. A statement from Mbappe’s representatives indicated, “In coordination with the club, he is currently undergoing additional assessments on his knee to enhance his ongoing treatment and prepare for his return. At this time, no surgical procedures are being considered.” Real Madrid’s announcement reiterated this in their official statement. “After tests performed on our player Kylian Mbappé by French specialist doctors, and under the oversight of Real Madrid’s Medical Services, the diagnosis of a left knee sprain and the appropriateness of the ongoing conservative treatment have been confirmed.” Impact on Upcoming Matches Interim coach Alvaro Arbeloa, who has navigated the team through recent difficulties, has stressed the importance of a thorough recovery. Kylian Mbappe has had an impressive season, scoring 38 goals in 33 matches, yet the club has chosen to prioritize rest rather than hastily reintegrating him into play. "There was a general agreement among everyone that the best course of action is for him to take a break, focus on his recovery, and return at full capacity," Arbeloa stated last week. "This process will take more than just a few days; I can’t specify the duration, but I hope it won’t be too lengthy." Real Madrid will face Getafe in La Liga. Real Madrid prepares for their match against Getafe missing several key players. With Kylian Mbappe out due to injury, along with Jude Bellingham and Eder Militao also unavailable, Arbeloa has opted to make adjustments to the lineup. Medical Evaluation in Paris The finalized starting lineup for Real Madrid features: Courtois; Trent, Rudiger, Alaba, Carreras; Tchouameni, Valverde, Pitarch, Guler; Vinicius and Gonzalo. Real Madrid will compete against Getafe in a La Liga match scheduled for March 2, 2026, at 21:00 CET (3:00 PM EST) at the Santiago Bernabeu in Madrid, Spain. Viewers in Spain can watch the game on DAZN La Liga, while fans in the USA can access it through ESPN Deportes (TV) and ESPN+ (streaming). Post navigation pisa vs bologna: Bologna Secures Narrow Victory with Late Goal