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Real Madrid have suffered a major blow ahead of their key La Liga derby clash against Atletico as star striker Kylian Mbappe has been ruled out due to a leg injury. Having scored the second goal in the 3-2 win over Deportivo Alaves, Mbappe had to leave the field with a leg injury. On Wednesday (Sep 25), the club released a statement on the injury, saying Mbappe will miss the next three weeks, which also likely rules him out of the international duty for France.

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Mabppe ruled out for three weeks

"Following tests carried out today by Real Madrid's medical services on our player Kylian Mbappe, he has been diagnosed with an injury to the biceps femoris in his left leg," said the Spanish champions in a statement.

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The forward was in fine form in build up to the match having scored in the UEFA Super Cup and the Champions League. However, the latest injury blow comes at a bad time as they face arch-rivals Atletico on Sunday at the Metropolitano Stadium.

Madrid, a point behind leaders Barcelona ahead of the Catalans' match on Wednesday against Getafe, visit the Metropolitano stadium on Sunday to face rivals Atletico.

Los Blancos have not been beaten in La Liga for 39 games, since a defeat at Atletico a year ago.

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The striker is also set to miss the visit to Lille in the Champions League next week and potentially October's Nations League matches against Israel and Belgium with France.

Mbappe joined Real Madrid this summer at the end of his Paris Saint-Germain contract, fulfilling a long-held dream.

The 25-year-old hit his stride in recent matches after taking a few games to find his footing in the Spanish capital.

Mbappe has seven goals in nine appearances for Real Madrid across all competitions, scoring in the UEFA Super Cup victory over Atalanta in August and on his Champions League debut.