In the end, Real Madrid’s famous 5-2 comeback victory over Borussia Dortmund after trailing 2-0 saw Rodrygo substituted in the final stages – with a reason, as it turned out.
The impressive comeback on this 3rd Champions League matchday against Borussia Dortmund (5-2 after trailing 2-0) came at a price for record winners Real Madrid. After it was announced on Tuesday that the strong Thibaut Courtois will miss the upcoming La Liga Clasico against Spain’s league leaders Barcelona (themselves strong in the CL with a 4-1 win against Bayern) due to an adductor injury, the next piece of bad news came on Wednesday.
It’s about Rodrygo.
The 23-year-old Brazilian international, who has been part of the Real Madrid squad since 2019, was replaced by Aurelien Tchouameni in the 85th minute of the game against BVB. What at first glance looked like a standard substitution by Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti turned out to be a measure due to an existing injury. What Ancelotti already hinted at afterwards.
How many games is Rodrygo missing?
This Thursday, the Blancos reported on their club channels the confirmation and the diagnosis that Rodrygo has a muscle injury in his right thigh.
In addition to missing the Clasico, which will take place at the Bernabeu this Saturday, Rodrygo could be out for even longer. Spanish media speculate that he could be out until November. Then the attacking artist, who has played in 13 competitive games so far this season and scored three goals, would also have to miss the games in Valencia (November 2) and in the Champions League against Milan (November 5).
Real Madrid has not specified an exact period of absence after the tests and injury diagnosis.