Real Madrid forward Kylian Mbappe faces a spell on the sidelines because of a thigh injury suffered in a win against Deportivo Alaves on Tuesday.

Kylian Mbappé is expected to be out for three weeks with a thigh injury, a source has told ESPN, meaning he will miss Real Madrid's derby with Atlético Madrid this weekend. Star forward Mbappé was substituted in the 80th minute of Madrid's 3-2 LaLiga win over Alavés at the Bernabéu -- having earlier put Madrid up 2-0 -- after he complained of discomfort in his left leg.

Real Madrid striker Kylian Mbappe has sustained a thigh injury ahead of this weekend's La Liga derby with Atletico, his club said on Wednesday.Madrid, a point behind leaders Barcelona ahead of the Catalans' match on Wednesday against Getafe,