Kylian Mbappé will miss Real Madrid’s match against Benfica in the Champions League tonight.
Real Madrid hosts Benfica at the Santiago Bernabeu, leading 1-0 from the first leg of their Champions League playoff tie.
The team aims to secure a win and advance to the Round of 16, but will have to do so without Mbappé. The French forward, who tops the Champions League scoring chart with 13 goals this season, will not play due to precautionary measures.
According to Fabrizio Romano, the medical team decided against taking risks with Mbappé, who has experienced knee discomfort lately. He has netted 38 goals across all competitions this season.
In his absence, Gonzalo Garcia is likely to start as the centre-forward.
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