MADRID — The status of Real Madrid’s forward Rodrygo appears uncertain for the upcoming “clasico” clash against Barcelona, following his early exit from Tuesday’s Champions League encounter due to a muscle injury.

Rodrygo was replaced by Aurélien Tchouaméni in the 85th minute of the match, where Madrid staged a remarkable comeback to secure a 5-2 victory against Borussia Dortmund at the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium.

Coach Carlo Ancelotti has stated that it seems unlikely Rodrygo will feature in Saturday’s match against Barcelona. The Brazilian’s condition will be assessed further with additional tests scheduled ahead of the highly anticipated home game.

Currently, Real Madrid is trailing Barcelona by three points in the La Liga standings, making this match critical for both teams.

After leaving the pitch on Tuesday, Rodrygo was seen with an ice pack on his right leg, indicating a significant concern regarding his fitness.

This injury followed shortly after he provided an assist for the third goal scored by Lucas Vázquez, which helped Madrid regain control of the game after initially falling behind 2-0 in the first half.