Doubts Surround Mbappe's Participation Against Atletico Madrid

Real Madrid is facing an unexpected crisis ahead of the decisive match against Atletico Madrid in the second leg of the UEFA Champions League Round of 16, as doubts linger over the readiness of French star Kylian Mbappe for the game.

According to the Spanish network "Relief", Mbappe completely missed the team's training session on Tuesday, and did not return to participate later as some reports suggested, but only appeared on the pitch after the training ended, where he limited himself to individual exercises.

The network explained that the reason behind Mbappe's absence is his discomfort in the ankle, after suffering a knock during the team's last match against Rayo Vallecano in La Liga.

Despite his injury, Mbappe is expected to be included in Real Madrid's squad for the match against Atletico Madrid, but his starting participation in the match remains uncertain, raising concerns among fans ahead of the crucial encounter.

Real Madrid had won the first leg 2-1 at the Santiago Bernabeu, putting one foot in the quarter-finals, but they will face a tough test in the return leg at the Metropolitano Stadium on the evening of Wednesday, March 12, 2025.