Kylian Mbappé has been ruled out of today’s El Clásico clash, with Real Madrid confirming he is not part of the squad after failing to fully recover from a recent injury setback.
According to Fabrizio Romano via their x handle, the French forward did not feel comfortable during the final training session, raising concerns about his fitness and forcing the coaching staff to take a cautious approach.
Romano reported;
Kylian Mbappé will NOT play El Clásico today, not even in Real Madrid squad.
Kylian didn’t feel good in final training session ahead of the game, not fully recovered from injury yet.
This development comes shortly after Real Madrid confirmed Mbappé’s muscle issue following their draw against Real Betis, a game that already exposed some attacking limitations. His absence is a major blow heading into such a high-stakes encounter, especially in a fixture where moments of individual brilliance often decide the outcome.
Interestingly, voices like D Real Kombo have recently stressed that “football is more than goals,” defending players like Vinícius Júnior amid comparisons with Mbappé. That perspective may now become even more relevant, as Madrid will have to rely on collective effort rather than individual star power in this crucial game.
Softfootball understands that while Mbappé’s absence weakens Madrid’s attacking threat on paper, it could also push the team toward a more balanced and disciplined performance. Big games like El Clásico are rarely predictable, and sometimes, the absence of a superstar forces others to step up in unexpected ways.
