Kylian Mbappe was forced to leave the pitch in the first half after scoring an early opener for Real Madrid against Atalanta.

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• Mbappe forced off after scoring opener
• Suffered a muscular injury
• Scored his 50th Champions League goal

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  WHAT HAPPENED?

  In a decisive Champions League clash against Atalanta on Tuesday, Mbappe rose to the occasion as he converted a brilliant strike to hand Real Madrid the lead in the 10th minute. However, the Frenchman did not last long on the pitch as he was substituted by Rodrygo in the 36th minute due to a muscular injury.

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  THE BIGGER PICTURE

  Vinicius Junior returned to the starting lineup for the first time since last month when he picked up an injury of his own. With the Brazilian's return to the left wing, Mbappe was once again pushed to the central role with Brahim Diaz operating from the right. It was from Diaz's assist that the 25-year-old netted the opening goal, which was also his 50th in the competition.

• DID YOU KNOW?

  Mbappe, who will turn 26 in the next couple of weeks, became the second-youngest player to reach the 50-goal mark in the Champions League after Lionel Messi who achieved the feat at the age of 24 years and 284 days in 2012.

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  WHAT NEXT FOR KYLIAN MBAPPE?

  Los Blancos will conduct tests on their talisman to find out the extent of his injury. The club will be next seen in action against Rayo Vallecano in La Liga on Saturday.

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