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Mbappé Faces Benfica Doubt After Knee Injury

Real Madrid's top scorer Kylian Mbappé faces a race against time to be fit for the upcoming Benfica tie after playing through a knee injury for six weeks.

Real Madrid's top scorer Kylian Mbappé has sparked major injury concerns ahead of their upcoming match against Benfica. The French forward, who has scored an astonishing 38 goals this season, has been struggling with a knee injury for the past six weeks and played much of that time on one leg.

Madrid officials are yet to confirm his availability for the crucial tie, with reports suggesting the 24-year-old could be sidelined as a precautionary measure.