Strong doubts surround Kylian Mbappe's participation in the anticipated El Clasico against Barcelona, after press reports revealed that the medical staff decided to grant him a rest period as part of his treatment program, due to the difficulty of him catching up with the match because of the knee injury he recently suffered.

According to journalist José Félix Díaz, the decision came after the great efforts the player made in the recent period despite his physical suffering, prompting the doctors to prefer not to risk him at a sensitive time of the season.

But the crisis did not stop at the medical side, as a wide wave of controversy erupted following the circulation of a picture of Mbappe on the Chiringuito program, in which he appeared while getting off his private plane minutes before the start of the Cornellà match, at a time when the team was engaged in an important confrontation, while his teammate Vinicius Junior delivered a passionate performance on the field, which angered fans on social media.

Criticism intensified with the spread of recent photos of the French star during his rest period, including his trip to Cagliari with his partner Ester Expósito, which caused astonishment even within the club's corridors.

Reports confirmed that this appearance was not well-received within the offices of “Valdebebas,” especially during a sensitive time the team is going through, with Barcelona close to securing the league title and preparing for a match that could decisively change the course of the competition.

The data also revealed that these developments contributed to creating a gap within the locker room, particularly as Mbappe's media appearance coincided with the team's match against Cornellà, in an attempt to avoid the “guard of honor” scenario at the “Camp Nou” stadium.

Although the club gave the player the green light to rest in appreciation of his efforts, as he contributed 41 goals in 41 matches despite his injury, this leave turned into an unexpected source of controversy within the Madrid household.

On the other hand, examinations that the player underwent after the Real Betis match confirmed the difficulty of his catching up with El Clasico, prompting the medical staff to postpone his return and grant him more time to recover.

In this context, coach Álvaro Arbeloa commented that the rehabilitation program for injured players is entirely under the supervision of the club's medical staff, noting that the latest examinations suggest the player will continue to be absent for an additional period, with anticipation of developments in his condition in the coming days.