It happened in the 82nd minute. Rodrygo Goes went down, pulled his socks down, and made the gesture every coach recognizes immediately. The Real Madrid forward, visibly exhausted, asked to be substituted due to physical discomfort.

Up to that point, Rodrygo had once again delivered a strong performance. Two goals in his last two matches confirmed a resurgence that began against Manchester City and continued last night at Mendizorroza against Deportivo Alavés. After playing the full 90 minutes in the Champions League, the Brazilian was on course to complete another full match. This time, his body simply said enough.

According to ESPN journalist Rodra, the news regarding Rodrygo’s condition is reassuring. “Rodrygo has some muscle discomfort in his calf. It doesn’t seem to be anything serious.”

Encouraging news for a player who had just found the net again after nine months without scoring. Beyond the goal itself, it was an important confidence boost during a difficult stretch, both personally and for Real Madrid as a whole this season.

Rodrygo left Vitoria with discomfort in his calf and will undergo further tests in the coming hours to confirm the diagnosis, which at this stage points to a minor strain rather than a significant injury.

The plan is straightforward: rest and recovery. With Real Madrid set to face Talavera in the Copa del Rey in just two days, the match presents a clear opportunity for Rodrygo to sit out and recover. For now, there is relief. No serious injury, and finally, signs that the tunnel has an end.

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