Real Madrid have confirmed that star forward Kylian Mbappé has been ruled out of action for the upcoming Madrid derby against Atlético de Madrid due to a hamstring injury. The French striker sustained the injury during Real Madrid’s 3-2 victory over Alavés on Tuesday night, a match in which Mbappé once again found the back of the net, contributing to the team’s hard-fought win. However, the victory came at a significant cost, as the injury will see him sidelined for several crucial matches.

Following the match, Mbappé underwent medical tests on Wednesday, which revealed a problem with his left hamstring. According to reports from *The Athletic*, the injury is expected to keep Mbappé out of action for around three weeks. This means that the 25-year-old will miss not only the high-stakes Madrid derby but also other important fixtures in La Liga.

In addition to missing the derby against Atlético, Mbappé is also set to be unavailable for Real Madrid’s upcoming matches against Lille and Villarreal. Both fixtures are crucial for Real Madrid as they continue to push for dominance in the Spanish league, and losing a player of Mbappé’s caliber will undoubtedly be a blow to the team. His absence may also force manager Carlo Ancelotti to make tactical adjustments to compensate for the loss of his star striker.

Mbappé’s injury couldn’t have come at a worse time for Real Madrid, as the derby against Atlético is always one of the most intense and significant fixtures of the season. The rivalry between the two Madrid clubs runs deep, and with Mbappé on the sidelines, Real Madrid will have to rely on other key players such as Vinícius Jr. and Jude Bellingham to step up in his absence. The pressure will be on the rest of the squad to maintain their momentum in the league without their top scorer.

The French international is also unlikely to return to the pitch before the upcoming international break, meaning Real Madrid will likely be without his services until the fixture against Celta Vigo following the break. The international window provides Mbappé with the time needed to recover fully and ensure that he returns to action without risking further aggravation of the injury.

In the meantime, Real Madrid will have to navigate these key fixtures without their talismanic forward. Mbappé’s absence will be felt both on and off the pitch, but the club remains optimistic that he will make a full recovery in time to contribute to the team’s continued push for success in both domestic and European competitions.