Disappointed to the extreme, Mbappe leaves Madrid and returns to France.

Forward Kylian Mbappe recently caused a stir by departing Spain to seek independent medical consultation in France, expressing profound disappointment with Real Madrid's handling of his knee injury.

After a promising start to the season, Kylian Mbappe's career at Real Madrid has entered its darkest phase.Since December, a chronic knee injury has plagued the French superstar, causing his form to be repeatedly interrupted. More concerningly, the pain has shown no signs of improvement, forcing him to be absent from tonight's squad and casting serious doubt on his availability for the first leg of the UEFA Champions League Round of 16.

Reportedly, this is the worst season of Mbappe's career in terms of days missed due to injury. Being unaccustomed to such prolonged absence has left the forward psychologically strained and impatient.

A source from MARCA revealed that Mbappe is extremely dissatisfied with Real Madrid's medical department. After three months of treatment yielded no significant improvement, the 1998-born forward feels the club's doctors have failed to identify the root cause of his pain.

Frustration peaked about a week ago when the club's medical experts were still debating and questioning whether the pain originated from the medial ligament or the posterior cruciate ligament. The lack of a precise diagnosis has stalled the recovery process, pushing Mbappe and his inner circle into a state of extreme disappointment..

In an effort to find a solution, Mbappe has requested permission from Real Madrid to return to his home country, France, to consult with top specialists. He hopes that a fresh, objective, and more in-depth external diagnosis can pinpoint the exact injury location, thereby accelerating the treatment process.

The fact that a star of his caliber had to leave the club to seek private doctors is a warning sign of the fractured relationship between the player and the "White Giants'" backroom staff. Real Madrid has currently approved this request with the faint hope that Mbappe can recover in time for the season's most crucial phase. However, this crack in trust will undoubtedly have lasting repercussions within the club in the coming period.