Official: Rodrygo suffers cruciate ligament tear

Rodrygo featured for nearly 40 minutes in the match against Getafe, but it emerged after the game that he had sustained an injury that turned out to be extremely serious.

Details: According to official information released by Real Madrid, the Brazilian winger will be sidelined for a lengthy period after tearing his cruciate ligament.

Quote: “Following tests carried out today by the Real Madrid medical services on our player Rodrygo, he has been diagnosed with a tear of the anterior cruciate ligament and a tear of the lateral meniscus in his right knee,” the club said in a statement.

This season, Rodrygo has made 27 appearances, scoring three goals and providing six assists.

Reminder: David Alaba has picked up an injury as well, with the Austrian complaining of calf pain, which casts doubt over his availability for the upcoming match.