L 'Equipe: Mbappe refused injections before the match, took painkillers and played Atletico until the end [jiayu]


Live on March 13, the Champions League 1/8 knockout round, Real Madrid beat Atletico Madrid through a penalty shootout, into the last eight. After the game, according to the French media "L 'Equipe" revealed that Mbappe took painkillers in the game.

Mbappe suffered an ankle injury against Rayo Vallecano last weekend and did not recover until midday on Wednesday. The player refused to receive injections, which, while significantly reducing pain, could also reduce the strength of the ankle. In the end, Mbappe was able to persevere after taking several painkillers.

After seeing Liverpool eliminated by Paris the previous day and Salah all but ruled out of contention for the Ballon d 'Or, Mbappe was desperate to play, even sticking to the end and taking the first penalty in the shootout to pave the way for his team's victory.