WHAT HAPPENED?
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Kylian Mbappé was forced off the pitch in the 36th minute of Real Madrid’s 3-2 Champions League triumph over Atalanta on Tuesday night due to a thigh injury. The French forward opened the scoring in the 10th minute, but was replaced shortly after due to a thigh injury. He will have a scan to establish the degree of his injuries. Despite a setback, Real Madrid secured all three points with goals from Jude Bellingham and Vinícius Jr. after Atalanta equalized.
THE IMPACT
.Mbappé, who has been in fantastic form this season, has 12 goals in 22 Madrid games prior to his injury. His early-season troubles were discussed with his teammates following a loss to Athletic Bilbao, and he promised to improve and take on greater leadership responsibilities. Carlo Ancelotti’s injured list already includes crucial players David Alaba, Dani Carvajal, Éder Militão, and Eduardo Camavinga.