Why isn’t Kylian Mbappe playing for Real Madrid vs. Celta Vigo in La Liga?

Real Madrid are set to face Celta Vigo in La Liga, and Kylian Mbappe is not part of the squad.

This Friday, Real Madrid and Celta Vigo will kick off Matchday 27 of La Liga in a key clash for Los Blancos as they try to close the gap on leaders Barcelona in the standings. Despite the importance of the game, Kylian Mbappe will not be in the squad.

The French forward is recovering from a knee injury that has troubled him since late 2025. He missed several matches earlier this season due to these issues...