Overview
- Real Madrid’s medical staff confirmed on March 3 that Rodrygo suffered a ruptured anterior cruciate ligament and a lateral meniscus tear in his right knee.
- The forward was injured against Getafe shortly after coming on, falling awkwardly with his knee caught during a dribble, yet he completed the match.
- He had only just returned to action after nearly a month sidelined with tendinitis before sustaining the knee damage.
- Local reports state the injury is expected to end his season and force him to miss the World Cup with Brazil.
- Squad options have tightened, with only Vinícius, Gonzalo and Brahim available for the trip to Vigo as reports note Kylian Mbappé is injured and Mastantuono is suspended, increasing reliance on youth players.