Mbappé Back in Action: Real Madrid Gears Up for Getafe as Clásico Looms
17 October 2025
Mbappé returns to action as Real Madrid prep for Getafe
France’s Kylian Mbappé, Real Madrid’s star striker, took part in today’s training session with no issues after an ankle problem surfaced during the international window with the French national team.
The club’s coach, Xabi Alonso, welcomed back all players who had been with their national sides, reintegrating the group as they prepare for the upcoming fixtures.
The latest reported returns include Vinícius Júnior, Éder Militao, Rodrygo Goes, Eduardo Camavinga, Arda Güler, and Brahim Diaz. Mbappé himself also arrived early from France due to ankle concerns but was seen training with the squad.
On-field readiness and tactical choices
Mbappé completed Real Madrid’s training at Valdebebas without any problems, looking in excellent shape ahead of Sunday’s match with Getafe on October 19. The decision now rests with Xabi Alonso on whether to keep him in the lineup as a precaution, especially with Juventus and the Clasico on the horizon.
The session began with gym work before players went into on-pitch drills, rotating through stations and then focusing on tactical work and set-pieces. The official Real Madrid website confirms the team’s final drill phases as they sharpen for the weekend.
Injury update and squad status
One notable update: Dani Ceballos will miss the Getafe game due to a hamstring strain, joining a growing list of absentees as the squad manages a tight schedule and recovery window for others.
There is cautious optimism about Ceballos’ potential involvement in the upcoming European clash with Juventus on the 22nd, with a full recovery targeted ahead of the Clasico against Barcelona at the Bernabéu on the 26th, in the Spanish league’s round ten.
Mbappé as a weapon and Real Madrid’s season so far
Mbappé’s form remains a major talking point. He has featured in eight La Liga games this season, contributing 11 goals and two assists, and sits atop the league’s scoring chart with a modest three-goal cushion over the next closest rival.
In the Champions League, the Frenchman has netted five goals in two appearances, making him the competition’s leading scorer at this early stage as Madrid top the group alongside Bayern Munich, Paris Saint-Germain, and Inter Milan.
Season snapshot and European progress
Since September, Mbappé has been involved in goals in every Real Madrid match across competitions, from Sociedad to Marseille to Espanyol, with a goal and an assist against Villarreal among the highlights.
Real Madrid opened the 2025-26 campaign with a streak of wins—Osasuna, Oviedo, Mallorca, Real Sociedad, Espanyol, and Levante—before a tough 5-2 defeat at Wanda Metropolitano, which briefly paused their league lead. They regained top spot after Barca stumbled to Seville, and sit on 21 points after eight rounds, two clear of the Catalans.
In Europe, Madrid has continued their winning rhythm with 2-1 and 5-0 results against Marseille and Kairat Almaty, respectively, placing them atop the group alongside Bayern, PSG, and Inter.
Two punchlines to close: if Mbappé keeps this pace, the only thing faster than the ball might be the headline generation. And remember, in football as in life, timing is everything—just ask the defense how often a perfectly timed run finds the back of the net and your sense of humor finds the back of the chair after a long game.
