By Madrid, Spain – On March 12, 2025, Relevo reported on X at 12:18 p.m. UTC that Real Madrid is playing a suspenseful game with Kylian Mbappé’s availability, eight hours before their next match without an official lineup announcement. The post, linked to a detailed article by @junelavin6, revealed Mbappé’s specific training inside club facilities, not with teammates, fueling speculation about his fitness for upcoming fixtures, including the Champions League quarterfinals.
👀 El Madrid juega con el suspense de Mbappé: a ocho horas no hay convocatoria pero sí le ‘meten’ en la previa de la web.
Realizó trabajo específico en el interior de las instalaciones y no se ejercitó junto al resto de sus compañeros.
✍️ @junelavin6 https://t.co/YrDPB6vNsW
— Relevo (@relevo) March 12, 2025
Kylian Mbappé, the French superstar who joined Real Madrid on a free transfer from Paris Saint-Germain in 2024, has been a game-changer, scoring 12 goals in 21 appearances. However, his journey has been marred by injuries, including a recent thigh issue sidelining him for 10 days in December 2024, as reported by ESPN. Despite scoring in Real Madrid’s 2-1 win over Rayo Vallecano on March 10, 2025, his absence from team training raises doubts. Relevo’s coverage suggests the club is strategically withholding his status to heighten fan anticipation, a tactic fitting their title defense after signing the 26-year-old global icon.
Real Madrid, leading La Liga and aiming for a Champions League treble, faces pressure to keep Mbappé fit for critical matches, including their Intercontinental Cup campaign and European knockout stages. The post’s mention of Mbappé’s “work specific in the interior of the facilities” indicates cautious management by the medical team, but fans on X are split—some worry about a longer absence, while others see it as a ploy to protect their star. His history, including missing the 2024 UEFA Super Cup due to injury, adds to the intrigue.
Relevo, a leading Spanish sports outlet, framed this as part of Madrid’s high-stakes strategy, noting Mbappé’s inclusion in the club’s website preview despite uncertainty. As the team prepares for their next challenge, the world watches whether the 2018 World Cup winner will lead Los Blancos to glory or face another setback. With Mbappé’s contract running until 2029, his recovery could define Real Madrid’s 2025 season.
