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.

Real Madrid suffer huge blow ahead of derby clash with Atletico as leg injury rules out Kylian Mbappe

France’s Kylian Mbappe could be on the verge of returning early to action on the field despite suffering a broken nose at the ongoing Euro 2024. Real Madrid striker Mbappe sustained a fractured nose in the clash against Switzerland when he collided with defender Kevin Danso in the 86th minute.

Euro 2024: UEFA's bizzare rule to restrict Kylian Mbappe from wearing France's tri-colour mask

France’s Kylian Mbappe is likely to avoid surgery on the broken nose he suffered during the Euro 2024 group opener on Monday (June 17). Mbappe, seen bleeding after colliding with Austrian defender Kevin Danso in the 86th minute was rushed to medical help before being taken off.

Euro 2024: Kylian Mbappe to avoid surgery on broken nose ahead of key Netherlands clash on Friday - Reports

French national team coach Didier Deschamps on Friday said that their star striker Kylian Mbappe will face a late fitness test ahead of their Nations League A Group 3 clash away to Portugal.

Nations League: Kylian Mbappe's availability for Portugal clash still uncertain