Carlo Ancelotti Expresses Hope That Kylian Mbappe's Injury Is Not Serious After Champions League Victory

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Real Madrid's manager, Carlo Ancelotti, expressed hope that Kylian Mbappe's injury would not sideline him for an extended period. Mbappe was injured shortly after scoring the first goal in Real Madrid's 3-2 victory against Atalanta in the Champions League. This marked his 12th goal in 22 appearances for the club this season and his fourth in six matches across all competitions.

The team has faced numerous injuries this season, with key players missing significant time. Dani Carvajal and Eder Militao are out for the rest of the campaign due to ACL tears. Ancelotti mentioned that Mbappe experienced an overload and discomfort in his lower pelvis. "It doesn't seem serious, but we'll see tomorrow after the exams," he told Movistar Plus.

Mbappe was unable to sprint due to the discomfort, leading to his substitution after just 35 minutes. Rodrygo replaced him on the field. Despite initial criticism following his transfer from Paris Saint-Germain, Mbappe had been showing promising form before this setback.

Vinicius Junior and Jude Bellingham also found the net in a thrilling match that saw Real Madrid move up to 18th place in the 36-team league. This win created a two-point cushion above the play-off spots. Ancelotti emphasized the significance of this victory, stating, "It's a very important victory, not everyone wins here."

Ancelotti acknowledged that they endured a challenging match but were pleased with their performance. "We suffered and fought hard; there is no Champions League without suffering," he remarked. The team started strong in the second half despite Atalanta's pressure.

This victory is crucial not only for securing points but also for boosting team morale. Ancelotti noted that finishing in the top eight remains challenging but expressed optimism about their remaining two games to gather more points.