Now Vinicius Jr. Already missing from Los Blancos, there is more bad news to come as his Brazilian compatriot has to withdraw.
Rodrygo will miss Saturday's match against Girona, as will Gonzalo and Chema Andrés. A triple blow for Carlo Ancelotti just before the clash.
Late withdrawal of Rodrygo for Madrid
The Brazilian is experiencing discomfort in his left thigh. No tests have yet been carried out to determine the recovery timeline, but he will miss a match in which his presence is expected to be crucial – especially in light of Vinicius' absence, although the latter will return against Atalanta on Tuesday. This marks Rodrygo's third consecutive muscle injury. He missed the Clásico, then sat out against Leganés and Liverpool, and now he will miss the game against Girona. Whether he will travel to Bergamo remains uncertain.
It was a tough task for the youth players. Both Gonzalo and Chema started in Murcia under the leadership of Raúl in a match that started on Friday evening in a full Nueva Condomina stadium, with 21,000 spectators. It was a tough match against one of the top promotion contenders, ending in a 3-1 defeat with both players left exhausted.
Gonzalo, who saw his scoring streak in six consecutive games come to an end (he is top scorer in the Primera RFEF with 12 goals), had to be replaced by Hugo de Llanos in the 70th minute. Chema, on the other hand, played the full match but reported a minor discomfort – nothing serious – that prevented him from boarding the plane. This opened the door for Dani Yáñez, who will make his first senior call-up after already being benched at Anfield.
Who is Real Madrid youngster Dani Yáñez?
Dani Yáñez is the handsome star of La Fábrica. At just 17 years old (born March 28, 2007), he has made the Youth League his playground. His partnership with Fortea on the right flank has wreaked havoc across Europe.
Despite starting out wide, Yáñez is Juvenil A's top scorer in the mini-champions, with four goals in five games. His performance in the last match says it all: a doubly special day in Liverpool. Three minutes into the match he scored the only goal of the match to seal Real Madrid's advance. Hours later he was with the first team at Anfield. Now his journey takes a leap to LaLiga.
Born in Cádiz, Yáñez left his hometown in 2019 for La Fábrica. His flair, daring play and sharp left foot impressed Real Madrid's scouting team, who immediately signed him. Yáñez has quickly risen through the ranks since then. Last season, despite his youth, he became an important player for Álvaro Arbeloa, and now he is a key figure alongside Fortea, Barroso, Diego Aguado and Valde in Arbeloa's system.
Carlo Ancelotti is not the only one keeping an eye on Yáñez. The youngster is already leaning more towards Castilla than Juvenil A. Injuries in Raúl's squad have created opportunities, and Yáñez has taken them without hesitation. He made his Castilla debut in the ninth round and has played in every match since: eight in total. Yesterday he came on in the 62nd minute. From Murcia to Girona, Yáñez continues to fly high.
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