Real Madrid forward Rodrygo Goes will be sidelined for an estimated 10 days due to a tendinosis in his right hamstring. According to the club's statement, medical examinations revealed the injury. Consequently, Rodrygo missed the last two training sessions. This season, under Arbeloa, he has not made a start and has only played 36 minutes against Benfica (with a red card) and 14 minutes against Rayo Vallecano. As a result, the Brazilian will miss the first leg of the Champions League round of 16 against Leicester on February 17. The UEFA Ethics and Disciplinary Committee has suspended Rodrygo for two matches for 'insulting or using abusive language towards a referee' following the match against Benfica. This is Rodrygo's second physical setback in 2026, as he was sidelined for three matches after the Spanish Super Cup final against Barcelona due to physical discomfort.
