Kylian Mbappé has put all fitness concerns to rest after confirming he is now “100% recovered” from the knee injury that sidelined him earlier in 2026 as reported by fabrizio via their x handle.. Speaking via Diario AS, the Real Madrid forward dismissed lingering doubts, revealing that a “good diagnosis” during his time in Paris played a key role in completing his recovery process.
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Kylian Mbappé: “My knee is fine. There has been a lot of speculation and false things have been said”.
“I’m 100% recovered. In Paris they found me a good diagnosis”, says via @DiarioAS.
hHis return came at a crucial moment in the Champions League, as Madrid faced Manchester City in the Round of 16 second leg. Already holding a commanding 3–0 advantage from the first leg thanks to a sensational hat-trick from Federico Valverde Los Blancos were in control of the tie.
Mbappé made his comeback appearance at the Etihad Stadium, coming off the bench in the 69th minute as Madrid secured a 2–1 win on the night, sealing a dominant 5–1 aggregate victory.
Meanwhile, Softfootball reported that Jude Bellingham also made progress in his recovery journey. Although he traveled with the squad to Manchester, he did not feature as he continued to manage a hamstring issue.
However, head coach Álvaro Arbeloa has since confirmed that Bellingham is back available and expected to play a role in the Madrid Derby against Atlético Madrid.
Earlier concerns about Mbappé’s injury had even sparked internal discussions about potential surgery, but Real Madrid’s medical team opted for a conservative treatment plan.
That decision has now paid off, with the French star fully fit and ready to contribute during the most decisive phase of the season.
