Real Madrid lost Kylian Mbappé in the first half against Atalanta in the Champions League. The French striker, who opened the scoring, left the pitch in the 35th minute with an ankle injury.
Everything seemed to be going well for Real Madrid, buoyed by a Kylian Mbappé on fire. The French striker dominated proceedings, scoring a splendid goal in the 11th minute. But in the 35th minute, the tide turned. After a harmless move, Mbappé fell to the ground holding his ankle.
The faces on the Madrid bench immediately closed in. The Bondyn man tried to get up, but his expression said it all: he would not be able to continue. The French international left the pitch, put on his down jacket and went straight back to the changing rooms. Rodrygo Goes took his place on the pitch. Mbappé’s premature exit is just one in a series of physical problems that seem to be haunting Real Madrid this season.
The striker had only just regained his effectiveness in the Champions League. Early indications suggest an ankle injury, but the extent of the problem has yet to be confirmed. In any case, Mbappé’s exit was felt in the minutes that followed. Real Madrid lost intensity and verticality. Atalanta, who had been struggling until then, took advantage of this dip in form to threaten.
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