Surprise Absence: Real Madrid Star Skips Group Training Before Valencia Showdown

Training updates ahead of Valencia clash

Real Madrid continued preparations for their upcoming trip to Valencia on Sunday, as the 23rd round of La Liga approaches, with several fitness updates for first-team players.

According to Marca, Rodrygo Goes trained in the gym instead of joining the group session. He doesn't report any injury or pain; the session is part of a specific conditioning program with light load, within the team's overall plan.

Meanwhile Antonio Rudiger and Dani Carvajal continue to train separately as part of individualized regimens, awaiting full readiness before rejoining the squad.

The team sits second in La Liga with 54 points, one behind arch-rivals Barcelona.

Standings and next steps

Marca notes that the rest of Madrid's squad trained with the group, focusing on sharpness, pressing and build-up play ahead of the Mestalla clash.

Valencia, not in dazzling form, faces a test against a Real Madrid side aiming to close the gap at the top of the table.

Punchline 1: Rodrygo's gym session is so intense that even the treadmill files a complaint about burnout.

Punchline 2: Real Madrid's plan for Valencia is simple: press, move, and hope the trophy is still on the menu at the end of the season.