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Rodrygo sustained a devastating season-ending knee rupture in Real Madrid's latest La Liga outing against Getafe, but it has now been reported that the Brazilian had been quietly managing a partial ACL tear without surgery for almost three years. After opting for conservative preventative treatments to maintain his availability for club and country, the twenty-five-year-old now faces a painful, lengthy rehabilitation.

Real Madrid have been plunged into a state of internal conflict as a significant disagreement has emerged between the club and Kylian Mbappe's inner circle regarding the forward's recovery timeline from injury. While Los Blancos are desperate to have their talismanic number 10 available for a potentially season-defining Champions League second-leg showdown against Manchester City, those closest to the Frenchman are reportedly horrified by the prospect of him being rushed back into action prematurely.

Former Barcelona and Bayern Munich midfielder Arturo Vidal has launched a sensational attack on Real Madrid, suggesting that the introduction of the Video Assistant Referee (VAR) was specifically designed to curb the alleged refereeing bias enjoyed by the Spanish giants. The Chilean international, known for his combative style and outspoken nature, has a long-standing rivalry with Los Blancos dating back to high-profile clashes in the Champions League.

The pressure is mounting on Alvaro Arbeloa at the Bernabeu, and reports in Italy suggest that Real Madrid president Florentino Perez is already looking at alternatives. Los Blancos have endured a difficult period following the departure of Xabi Alonso, and despite Arbeloa stepping into the breach, the hierarchy is reportedly unconvinced by the current trajectory. Consequently, the Spanish giants are said to be weighing up a move for AC Milan head coach Massimiliano Allegri to take the reins for the 2026-27 campaign.

Real Madrid star Rodrygo has suffered a devastating knee injury that will keep him sidelined for the remainder of the season. In a cruel twist of fate, the diagnosis also confirms that the forward will miss the 2026 World Cup, a tournament he was expected to light up for Brazil. Following the confirmation of the injury sustained during the La Liga clash against Getafe, Brazil legend Neymar led the tributes with a deeply personal message for his young compatriot.

Real Madrid and Brazil star Rodrygo Goes expressed his heartbreak after a devastating ACL and meniscus tear shattered his 2026 World Cup dreams. Describing it as one of the saddest days of his life and his worst nightmare realised, the resilient forward promised fans he would overcome this massive blow and return stronger.

La Liga has updated the salary limits for the 2025/26 season, revealing a significant financial recovery for Barcelona. While the Catalan giants saw their spending cap rise by over €81 million to reach €432.8m, they still trail Real Madrid by a staggering €329m margin. This update highlights the ongoing financial dominance of Los Blancos as the league's spending power hits new heights.

Real Madrid’s shocking 1-0 defeat to Getafe on Monday has been overshadowed by a moment of pure controversy involving Antonio Rudiger. The German powerhouse escaped any on-field punishment despite appearing to drive his knee into the face of Getafe left-back Diego Rico while the defender was already grounded. The incident has sparked a wave of fury from the visitors, with Rico leading the charge by suggesting the former Chelsea man acted with deliberate malice during a heated exchange between the two sides.

Real Madrid suffered a catastrophic tactical setback after Brazilian forward Rodrygo Goes was diagnosed with a severe anterior cruciate ligament tear. The crushing news, confirmed by medical scans following their La Liga loss to Getafe, effectively ends his domestic season and tragically rules him out of the upcoming World Cup.

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Kylian Mbappe has seen his “longevity” questioned, with doubts cast over whether the Real Madrid and France superstar can emulate certain achievements of Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi. Jeremie Aliadiere is a big fan of his fellow countryman, but has told GOAL why chasing down the target of 100 international goals may prove difficult for the most fearsome of forwards.

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Cristiano Ronaldo is seeing questions asked of whether he has fled the Middle East amid mounting political tension in the region, with the Portuguese superstar’s private jet leaving Saudi Arabia for Madrid in the middle of the night. Riyadh, where CR7 is based with current club side Al-Nassr, has been struck by Iranian bombs as a conflict with the United States intensifies.