Real Madrid's forward Mbappé sustained a right ankle injury during their 2-1 loss to Arsenal in the Champions League quarterfinals, leading to his substitution in the 75th minute by Brahim Díaz. Despite being jeered by a section of the crowd for his lackluster performance, Mbappé managed to walk off the field unaided but with a noticeable limp. The French star, yet to secure a Champions League title, failed to register any shots on target in the match and was involved in a contested penalty decision that was ultimately overturned by VAR.
The injury to Mbappé, who has been goalless in his last five appearances across all competitions, occurred just ahead of the Copa del Rey final against Barcelona. Real Madrid's defeat to Arsenal resulted in their exit from the Champions League, marking the first time since 2020 that they failed to reach the semifinals. Mbappé, now in his debut season with Madrid after leaving Paris Saint-Germain, faces a period of recovery as PSG progresses to face Arsenal in the upcoming semifinal match.