Real Madrid are off to a decent start to the 2025/26 season as they are currently topping the La Liga points table despite their recent humbling against Atletico Madrid.
Barring the 5-2 defeat, Real Madrid have looked good, winning the other seven league games and holding out a two-point lead over second-placed Barcelona.
Xabi Alonso is still learning more about his players and gradually incorporating his style of play. With more time, the Spanish manager is expected to do wonders with this star-studded roster.
However, the only thing that can hinder their progress has to injuries to crucial players and that's exactly what has happened.
New signing Franco Mastantuono has returned to Madrid after suffering a muscle injury during his international duty with Argentina.
The 18-year-old sensation will only be further evaluated when he reaches Real Madrid facilities, but he could be on the sidelines for a couple of weeks just as a precautionary measure to keep him fresh for the upcoming fixtures.
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On the other hand, Kylian Mbappe also limped off the field as France hammered Azerbaijan 3-0 in the World Cup qualifier at the Parc des Princes on Friday.
Mbappe continued his exceptional goalscoring form as he scored the opening goal for Les Blues before turning provider for Adrien Rabiot's goal in the 69th minute.
However, he suffered a late injury scare as he couldn't continue and was replaced by Florian Thauvin in the 83rd minute.
In the buildup to the international break, Mbappe suffered a knock against Villarreal and on Friday he suffered another knock in the same ankle.
This update comes after Dean Huijsen has also withdrawn from his international duty and has returned to the Spanish capital with a muscle injury. He is reportedly expected to stay out for a couple of weeks.
What did France boss Deschamps say about Mbappe's injury?
Mbappe has been in sensational goalscoring form for club and country as he registered his 53rd goal for France and also recorded his career-best 10th match in a row where he has found the back of the net.
The 26-year-old has netted 14 goals and provided two assists in 10 games for Real Madrid this season, out of which nine goals have come in eight La Liga outings.
Therefore, an injury to Mbappe would be a massive setback for Real Madrid and hearing Didier Deschamps' update on the star forward, fans are in real tension.
He took a hit on the same ankle. The pain decreases when he is resting," Deschamps told the reporters as quoted by Fabrizio Romano. "In football matches, inevitably there is contact. We'll see about the injury later. He has discomfort and that is not ideal for him."
For now, Mbappe will be heading back to Valdebebas and the extent of his injury will be evaluated by the Real Madrid doctors.
He will miss the World Cup qualifier against Iceland for France and may also remain on the sidelines against Getafe.
Mbappe's participation in El Clasico against Barcelona is also under some threat but that will only be known once his injury is closely evaluated.
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