Article by Alexandru Tomuțiu – Published Friday, February 06, 2026, 5:51 p.m. / Updated Friday, February 6, 2026, 5:53 p.m.
Rodrygo (25 years old, right wing) did not train with the rest of the team on Friday morning real madridand his presence on the pitch in Sunday's game against Valencia (10:00 p.m.), is in doubt.
The footballer is suffering from a muscle strain and could join the list of absentees from the Galacticos offense, which already includes Vinicius Junior, who is suspended, and Jude Bellingham, who is injured.
Big problems in Real Madrid's attack for the match with Valencia
This is a new problem for Rodrygo, who three weeks ago picked up a minor injury which saw him miss the games against Levante in La Liga and Monaco in the Champions League.
Since returning to the field, the Brazilian has not been able to regain his starting place. Rodrygo was a substitute against Villarreal, picked up a red card against Benfica for which he will serve a two-match ban, and played just 13 minutes against Rayo Vallecano.
During this week, physio Antonio Pintus decided to increase the intensity of training, according to sportal.bg, and everything indicates that Rodrygo has paid the price with this new physical problem. In the context of these three absences from the attack, Brahim Diaz and Mastantuono are expected to perform alongside Mbappe.
Rodrygo, from Real Madrid / Photo: Imago
The Brazilian from Real Madrid's attack managed to score only 3 goals in the 26 games in which he played. He also provided 6 decisive assists. It is quoted at 60 million euros, according to the specialist website transfermarkt.com.
After 22 stages, Alvaro Arbeloa's team is second in La Liga, with 54 points, one behind the leader Barcelona.
