Real Madrid forward Kylian Mbappe is reportedly insisting that he does not want to return to action until fully fit following a knee injury, meaning the France international could be absent for Los Blancos' match at home to Levante in La Liga this Sunday.

Real Madrid secured an important 2-0 victory over Levante in a match held at the Santiago Bernabéu, dispelling any doubts after a somewhat inconsistent start to the season. With a goal from Kylian Mbappé and another from Marco Asensio, Los Blancos once again showcased their offensive firepower in a night of complete control.

The boos directed at several players, such as Jude Bellingham and Vinicius Junior, were the main story of the match despite the victory for Real Madrid.

Kylian Mbappe defied medical advice and risked a serious knee injury in a desperate bid to save Xabi Alonso’s job at Real Madrid. The French superstar played through the pain barrier in the Spanish Super Cup final defeat to Barcelona,

Real Madrid forward Kylian Mbappe has recovered from injury and trained with the full squad ahead of the Spanish Super Cup final against Barcelona. This was reported by the club's official website.

Real Madrid coach Álvaro Arbeloa called on fans at the Bernabéu to support his under-fire team ahead of their LaLiga game against Levante on Saturday, while confirming that star forward Kylian Mbappé is set to be available for selection.