Overview
- Club doctors confirmed a ruptured right anterior cruciate ligament and a torn lateral meniscus, with surgery planned in the coming days.
- Rodrygo suffered the injury after coming on against Getafe, finished the match in pain, and underwent scans at Valdebebas that revealed the full extent.
- Recovery projections reported by multiple outlets range from roughly six to 12 months, creating uncertainty over his return next season.
- Brazil’s federation issued a statement of support and said its medical team is coordinating with Real Madrid, while Rodrygo shared a emotional message and Neymar posted a public tribute.
- His absence deepens an ongoing injury crunch, leaving Vinicius Junior and Gonzalo Garcia as Madrid’s only fit forwards for Celta Vigo with Kylian Mbappe sidelined and Franco Mastantuono suspended, days before a Champions League round-of-16 tie against Manchester City.