Kylian Mbappé Injury Update: Real Madrid Star's Status For Summer Still Unclear

Real Madrid are facing a nervous wait over the fitness of Kylian Mbappé after the superstar forward limped out of Friday's 1-1 draw with Real Betis. 

While initial tests have offered a glimmer of hope to the Bernabéu faithful, the Frenchman remains a major doubt for the season's defining fixtures and this summer's World Cup.

Mbappe and Real Madrid have received some tentatively positive news following the striker's withdrawal during his landmark 100th appearance for the club. 

The former Paris Saint-Germain star sent shock waves through the Bernabéu when he requested a substitution in the closing stages of the clash against Real Betis, sparking immediate fears over his availability for the season's climax.

However, early medical assessments suggest the damage might not be as severe as first feared. 

Kylian Mbappe visited the clinic Sunday morning for an ultrasound on his left leg. Though the initial assessment was "good," a definitive diagnosis won't arrive until after a second check-up via MRI on Monday, per DAZN's Sergio Quirante.

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Despite the positive result from the scan, the Frenchman is by no means in the clear. 

Real Madrid are practically out of the title race, trailing Barcelona by 11 points with only five games remaining, but the timing of the injury is particularly cruel with El Clásico on May 10 just around the corner. 

Losing their talisman for such a high-profile fixture would be a bitter blow for manager Alvaro Arbeloa.

The concern extends far beyond the Spanish capital, with France fans holding their breath ahead of this summer's World Cup in North America. 

Mbappé, who has been in sensational form with 41 goals this term, is the linchpin of Didier Deschamps' side. Any long-term absence would be