Real Madrid Faces Scrutiny Over Alleged Knee Diagnosis Error for Mbappé Real Madrid has come under renewed criticism after reports surfaced alleging the club examined the wrong knee while diagnosing Kylian Mbappé’s injury. According to Daniel Riolo of RMC, the club’s medical team reportedly focused on Mbappé’s right knee instead of his left, a critical misstep for a team competing at the pinnacle of global football. Miguel Ángel Díaz of COPE corroborated the claim, emphasizing the severity of the error for a club with such high standards. The alleged mix-up has sparked broader questions about the club’s medical oversight, with Riolo suggesting the incident played a pivotal role in the dismissal of Real Madrid’s medical staff in January. While the club publicly cited a lengthy list of injuries as the reason for the staff change, Riolo argued that Mbappé’s case was the decisive factor. If accurate, this would mark one of the most embarrassing medical missteps in the club’s recent history, raising concerns about accountability and competence at the highest level. Mbappé himself addressed the situation during a promotional appearance, stating he began to recover significantly after returning to Paris. He described his knee as feeling better and noted he is gradually regaining full strength. However, he also highlighted that the correct diagnosis occurred in Paris, which has intensified scrutiny over Madrid’s handling of the issue. Riolo pointed out that Mbappé continued playing while doctors attempted to identify the problem, potentially exacerbating the injury and prolonging recovery. For a player of Mbappé’s caliber, even minor injuries carry significant implications for both his career and the team’s performance.#real_madrid #kylian_mbappe #miguel_angel_diaz #daniel_riolo #rmc
Kylian Mbappe Injury: Did Real Madrid Scan the Wrong Knee? Real Madrid faced criticism after reports suggested the club misdiagnosed Kylian Mbappe’s knee injury by performing an MRI on the wrong knee in December. According to multiple sources, the error occurred during the initial assessment of the French forward’s left knee, which had been injured in a game against Celta Vigo on December 7. Spanish journalist Miguel Angel Diaz, writing for Deportes COPE, claimed that medical staff at Real Madrid examined Mbappe’s right knee instead of the left, leading to a delayed and incorrect diagnosis. This mistake was later confirmed by RMC’s “After Foot” program and The Athletic. The incorrect scan reportedly allowed Mbappe to play despite the injury, as he was an unused substitute in a match on December 10 but then featured in all three of Madrid’s subsequent games in 2025. The forward’s knee issue resurfaced in early January, forcing him to miss three matches before a relapse in late February left him sidelined for five games. He returned to action against Manchester City in the Champions League last week. Mbappe was recently called up to the French national team for upcoming friendlies against Colombia and Brazil in the United States. At a promotional event in France, he addressed the controversy, stating, “My knee is fine. It’s getting better. It’s going quite well, and I know there’s been a lot of speculation about it and some false things have been said.” He also confirmed that he did not receive a proper diagnosis until he consulted with France’s national team doctors. “I’m 100% recovered,” he added. “In Paris, I was able to get the right diagnosis, and together we built a plan to get me back to my best level for Real Madrid and with the World Cup in mind.#real_madrid #kylian_mbappe #miguel_angel_diaz #deportes_cope #rmc_after_foot
