Mbappé Injures Ankle in Real Madrid Win, France National Team to Assess

Kylian Mbappé scored in Real Madrid's 3-1 victory over Villarreal but suffered an ankle injury late in the match, casting doubt on his availability for France's upcoming World Cup qualifiers against Azerbaijan and Iceland. Mbappé, who has been in exceptional form this season with 14 goals in ten games across all competitions, was substituted after signaling discomfort and receiving on-field treatment. Real Madrid coach Xabi Alonso confirmed the injury is being monitored and that Mbappé's participation in international matches depends on further evaluation by France's medical team. Despite the injury, Mbappé allowed teammate Vinicius Junior, who scored twice including a penalty, to take a spot-kick, although he remains the club's designated penalty taker. The victory lifted Real Madrid to the top of LaLiga, ahead of Barcelona, but the injury adds uncertainty to their campaign and Mbappé's international duties. Coach Carlo Ancelotti expressed hope that the injury is not serious but emphasized the need for medical assessment.