Real Madrid breathe sigh of relief over Mbappe injury as Ronaldo faces Haaland showdown

Mbappe injury boost: Real Madrid breathe sigh of relief amid squad crisis

Mbappe has only suffered a minor sprain to his left knee ligament and is expected to be sidelined for around two weeks. The early return of the forward, who has racked up seven goals and two assists in La Liga, will ease Real Madrid's selection crisis, with Konate out for three to four weeks and Valverde suffering a grade-three ankle ligament tear.

Ronaldo a doubt to start ahead of Haaland showdown

Manager Jorge Jesus is yet to decide whether Ronaldo (41, with 146 international goals) will start against Norway due to fitness concerns. Fans are eagerly anticipating their first direct showdown on the pitch between him and Haaland, with Norway currently boasting a formidable 14-match unbeaten home run.