K. Mbappe is preparing to miss the match against the Benfica team.

2026-02-25 12:29 © scanpix

Today in Madrid, during the Champions League knockout match, the royal club's fans will miss forward Kylian Mbappe on the field.

Various portals report that the Frenchman will watch the match from the sidelines due to knee pain.

According to "Diario AS", "Real" coach Alvaro Arbeloa has not lost hope and is asking his player to endure and play the important match against the Lisbon team.

However, the coach does not have much hope -- K. Mbappe does not intend to risk his health, as he does not want to suffer a more severe injury and miss the 2026 World Cup.

According to the press, the forward may need to rest for a few weeks.

The first match between "Real" and "Benfica" ended with a victory for the Spaniards, 1:0.