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MIAMI, June 19, 2025 — “I’ll be back soon, stronger than ever,” said Kylian Mbappé, after Real Madrid confirmed the French star has been hospitalized with acute gastroenteritis.
The 26-year-old was admitted to a local Miami hospital after suffering from severe stomach pain, fever, and vomiting. Real Madrid announced that Mbappé is undergoing “various tests and treatment” and will be monitored closely in the coming days.
Coach Xabi Alonso told reporters
, “He wasn’t doing well in the last two days. We’ll take no risks with his health.”
Mbappé’s absence from Real Madrid’s 1–1 draw against Al‑Hilal raised concerns on Wednesday. The French forward had missed training the day before due to a sudden fever, and the club made a last-minute call to rule him out entirely.
He didn’t travel with the team to the stadium and was replaced in the lineup by Gonzalo García, who scored Madrid’s only goal. Unfortunately, a missed penalty from Federico Valverde kept the Spanish giants from taking all three points.
Real Madrid fans were hoping Mbappé would return for the next group game against Pachuca, but the hospitalization now places his availability in serious doubt.
Acute gastroenteritis is a stomach and intestinal infection causing symptoms like fever, diarrhea, nausea, and cramps—especially debilitating for athletes.
While the condition is typically short-term, recovery can take several days depending on severity. Real Madrid’s medical team has not released a return timeline, but Mbappé is expected to miss Sunday’s match vs Pachuca, and possibly the final group clash against RB Salzburg on June 27.
This news comes during a crucial tournament where Madrid hoped to reclaim silverware after a trophyless season. Still, the club emphasized health first: “He’ll only return once fully recovered,” an internal source confirmed.
Social media erupted with well-wishes and #GetWellSoonMbappe trending worldwide. The football world awaits his return—with Madridistas hoping their talisman recovers quickly and leads the team to glory in the later stages
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