Kylian Mbappé has suffered a series of physical ailments this season, forcing him to miss important matches. After a period of absence and a gradual return, his knee injury has once again put the spotlight on Real Madrid's medical management. In fact, according to French journalist Daniel Riolo, the club's medical staff may have made an error in the initial diagnosis of the player's injury, delaying his recovery by analyzing images of his right knee when the injury was actually in his left.

Days of rumors on social media have ended up confirming an even more unexpected couple: that of Real Madrid footballer Kylian Mbappé and actress Ester Expósito. They have been seen together in Paris, where Fashion Week was being celebrated, and where they have found it impossible to go unnoticed, as reported by gossip magazines. After a romantic getaway, they have returned to Madrid together on a private jet.

"Reality check," is the headline given by several media outlets following the news from the Whites. This is the feeling in Madrid after losing 4-0 to Luis Enrique's PSG.. Xabi Alonso, who in a few weeks had managed to establish himself as the savior, was harshly criticized by the Spanish press after a thrashing that leaves them without a chance of playing in the Club World Cup final, which will be played between Chelsea and PSG.

Nothing is going as expected for Kylian Mbappé in 2025. The French striker left Paris thinking he could win it all in Madrid, but the adventure, which started well with the European Super Cup and the Intercontinental Cup in 2024, has given way to a 2025 in which nothing is going his way. annus horribilis In which, despite being Real Madrid's top scorer, he has seen his dream of winning the Champions League for the first time, a tournament he has never won at the age of 26, fade away. Now he needs to win the Copa del Rey in a match that is doubtful due to the ankle injury he suffered in his team's defeat to Arsenal in Europe.

Let me say, to begin with, that I don't believe in refereeing conspiracies. Although they sell a lot and generate a stir in the spindle that Elon Musk has turned the old Twitter into, feeding them without conclusive evidence is hardly constructive. Referees make mistakes like the rest of the humans who are part of this circus called football, and until proven otherwise, I will refuse to claim that their rulings are deliberately in favor of certain interests. But be careful, there are nuances. Not believing in black hands is compatible with considering it a shame that Kylian Mbappé, the shining star of Real Madrid, has been suspended for just one game after his chilling entrance into the Alavés field.

Let me say, to begin with, that I don't believe in refereeing conspiracies. Although they sell a lot and generate a stir in the spindle that Elon Musk has turned the old Twitter into, feeding them without conclusive evidence is hardly constructive. Referees make mistakes like the rest of the humans who are part of this circus called football, and until proven otherwise, I will refuse to claim that their rulings are deliberately in favor of certain interests. But be careful, there are nuances. Not believing in black hands is compatible with considering it a shame that Kylian Mbappé, the shining star of Real Madrid, has been suspended for just one game after his chilling entrance into the Alavés field.

Real Madrid played their 31st La Liga match this Sunday at Alavés. But beyond the scoreline (0-1 in favor of Real Madrid), the star of the match had to leave the Mendizorrotza pitch early. We're talking about Kylian Mbappé, who was sent off after recklessly tackling Antonio Blanco, the Vitoria-Bissau's central midfielder, in the 38th minute.

Real Madrid, who play the second leg of their Champions League round of 16 tie against Atlético Madrid this Wednesday with a minimal advantage from the first leg (9 p.m.), have presented their profit and loss accounts for the period from July 1 to December 31 of last year. A month before this period, the club formalized the signing of Kylian Mbappé. According to the report, the high-profile acquisition of the Frenchman as a free agent meant Madrid spent significant bonuses and salaries to secure the former Paris Saint-Germain striker.