Rodrygo's Hamstring Setback: Real Madrid’s Plan B in a Valencia Duel
6 February 2026
Injury Update
Real Madrid confirmed on Friday the nature of Rodrygo's injury. The Brazilian forward has inflammation in the hamstring tendons of his right thigh, and the club's medical staff will monitor his progress.
According to AS, the expected absence ranges from 10 days to two weeks.
Fixture Impact
Rodrygo will miss Valencia vs Real Madrid and Real Sociedad in La Liga. He will also miss the Champions League playoff against Benfica following a straight red card for protesting the referee in the same Portuguese clash at the end of the first leg.
Additionally, Arbeloa will be without Vinicius Junior due to suspension and without Jude Bellingham due to injury for the Valencia match.
Punchline time: If hamstrings could talk, Rodrygo would say, I’m just taking a short, lucrative vacation. Second punchline: Madrid’s medical staff have a new motto—rest today, goals tomorrow. And yes, the locker room love affair with coffee remains undefeated.
