MADRID (AP) — Kylian Mbappe He has been left out of Real Madrid’s starting lineup for Wednesday’s Champions League match against Manchester City.
Mbappe, who has scored 25 goals for Madrid this season, was placed on the bench after it was reported in Spain that he had suffered a minor knee injury.
The forward was one of those complaining from Madrid’s bench when City scored the equalizer in the first half. Mbappe spoke to the fourth official and pointed out a possible foul on Madrid defender Antonio Rudiger when a corner kick cross entered the area.
The visiting team led 2-1 at half-time at the Santiago Bernabéu stadium.
The French striker trained separately from his teammates on Tuesday, raising doubts about his availability for the game against City.
Gonzalo García has been named as Madrid’s point of attack in a game in which manager Xabi Alonso needs a win to ease into relief. the pressure on his position increases.
Madrid have won just two of their last seven games in all competitions, losing 2-0 at home to Celta Vigo in the Spanish league on Sunday.
Mbappe has been in great form this season, scoring seven goals in the last three games before his streak came to an end against Celta.
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