Kylian Mbappé Dealt Bad News Before Barcelona vs Real Madrid El Clásico
Real Madrid are heading to Barcelona for a match that could decide the fate of the Spanish league.
The gap at the top is currently 11 points and Real Madrid need a win to prevent their rivals from celebrating a title victory on the night. For Barcelona, a win or even a draw will be enough to officially secure the La Liga trophy.
lvaro Arbeloa's side is under intense pressure after a difficult week following reports of a heated confrontation between Fede Valverde and Aurelien Tchouameni, which resulted in heavy fines for both players.
Off the pitch, Kylian Mbappe is also facing a tough stretch. The star forward has been the target of significant backlash, including an online petition calling for his departure that has already gained millions of signatures.
Amidst this tension, Mbappe has been left out of the squad for today's match.
Kylian Mbappe Left out of the Squad before Barcelona Match
Although the French forward seemed to have recovered from the injury he picked up against Betis, the coaching staff decided not to take any risks.
According to reports, he had to cut his training session short on Saturday and was unable to pass a final fitness test on Sunday morning.
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Losing Mbappe is a major setback for Madrid, especially considering he usually scores against Barcelona every 67 minutes.
Arbeloa has a few options to replace him. He could give Gonzalo García the start, or he might choose to pair Vinicius and Brahim up front.
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This story was originally published May 10, 2026 at 3:22 AM.