Overview
- Real Madrid’s medical report confirms a ruptured ACL and torn lateral meniscus in Rodrygo’s right knee sustained after coming on against Getafe.
- Surgery is expected, with recovery estimates reported between roughly six and twelve months.
- The forward will miss the remainder of the 2025–26 season and Brazil’s 2026 World Cup campaign.
- Alvaro Arbeloa faces limited options up front as Kylian Mbappé remains out and Franco Mastantuono is suspended, leaving only Vinícius Júnior and Gonzalo García for Celta Vigo and ahead of Manchester City in the Champions League.
- The Brazilian federation issued a message of support, while Rodrygo shared an emotional post acknowledging his season is over and Neymar sent a public note of encouragement.