Kylian Mbappe will likely miss just one game for Real Madrid after suffering a calf hematoma against Espanyol.

Real Madrid have filed a formal complaint to the Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) asking for the “immediate submission of VAR audio” related to two decisions in their 1-0 defeat by Espanyol. The complaint follows referee Alejandro Muniz Ruiz’s decision to show Espanyol defender Carlos Romero a yellow card for a 60th-minute challenge on Kylian Mbappe as well as a disallowed goal by Vinicius Junior in the 21st minute after a foul by the France forward.

Real Madrid look set for a renewed battle with La Liga after another controversial refereeing decision against Carlo Ancelotti's side this weekend. Los Blancos suffered their first league defeat in seven games as the defending champions slipped to a 1-0 loss at relegation battling Espanyol.

Real Madrid staff and players were left stunned when Espanyol defender Carlos Romero was not shown a red card for his reckless tackle on Kylian Mbappe in the 61

Carlo Ancelotti said Kylian Mbappe would miss Real Madrid's upcoming Copa del Rey quarter-final against Leganes with a bruised calf.

Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti appears to have decided that Kylian Mbappe will be the star talent to at the very least begin games through the middle this season. The positioning of their

Mbappe was not best pleased with referee Alejandro Muniz Ruiz's decision to let Carlos Romero, the eventual goalscorer, walk away with a yellow.