The doctor denied the existence of a significant risk related to the player's previous appearances, confirming that 'the strength of Mbappé's leg muscles provides great protection to the joint' and that repeated stop-and-go returns are 'relatively common in sports medicine'. Mbappé will miss crucial matches in the Spanish La Liga, and doubts remain about his readiness to face Manchester City on March 11 in the first leg of the Champions League Round of 16. The health situation of French star player Kylian Mbappé has caused concern and debate in sports circles, especially after his trip to Paris for treatment and analysis of the injury risk he is suffering from in his left knee. Mbappé, in agreement with Real Madrid's management, decided to stay in the French capital for several days to undergo an intensive treatment protocol under the supervision of specialized French doctors, in coordination with the royal club's medical staff. Mbappé is suffering from a 'sprain of the left knee's lateral ligament', an injury that has been plaguing him since the end of 2025 and has caused persistent pain that has recently prevented him from participating regularly. It has been decided to rule out the surgical option for now, and instead rely on 'conservative treatment' to avoid the player's long absence and protect his chances of participating in the 2026 World Cup. Dr. Pedro Luis Ribó, director of the 'Ribó y de Prado' clinic and a close associate of Real Madrid, confirmed that Kylian Mbappé's injury 'is not serious' and does not warrant concern about his participation in the 2026 World Cup. The doctor explained in an interview with the French 'RMC' network that the injury is a 'sprain in the posterior-lateral area of the knee involving ligament damage', noting that the 'conservative treatment' followed by Real Madrid's medical staff was 'ideal and standard' according to medical research. It relies on giving the ligament time to heal while strengthening the surrounding muscles, especially the 'quadriceps', to protect the joint. Ribó completely ruled out the need for surgery for Mbappé, expressing his surprise that this option was even raised, explaining: 'Based on the available data, I do not see him as a candidate for surgery'.
