Mbappe to miss Real Madrid Champions League clash against Benfica

Real Madrid striker Kylian Mbappe will miss the Champions League play-off second leg against Benfica on Wednesday because of a knee injury, AFP learned on Tuesday from a source close to the team.Mbappe leads the Champions League scoring charts with 13 goals this season, despite an issue with the ligaments on the outside of his left knee which has troubled him since before the Christmas break.

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Kylian Mbappe is a star player, and his recent high-profile transfer to Real Madrid has placed significant expectations on his performance. His absence from a crucial Champions League play-off match due to injury could severely impact Real Madrid's chances of progressing in Europe's most prestigious club competition, affecting team morale and strategy.

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Kylian MbappeReal Madrid striker Real MadridFootball club BenficaOpposing football club Champions LeagueEuropean football competition AFPNews agency

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First report: Yahoo · 24 Feb, 20:05|Full coverage: All 2 sources within 15m|Window: 15m

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