The negative side to Real Madrid-Borussia Dortmund was Rodrygo's injury four days before the classic at Bernabéu.
The injury occurred accidentally during a masterful control that led to Real Madrid's third goal, scored by Lucas Vázquez.
Discomfort in the Right-Thigh Hamstring
The Brazilian player felt discomfort in the hamstring of his right thigh and was substituted by Tchouaméni in the 85th minute. Doctors quickly applied ice to the affected area, but the feeling wasn't good.
This morning Rodrygo will undergo a thorough medical examination to determine the exact extent of his injury. Nothing will be known until the swelling in the area goes down.
It'll take until tomorrow, Thursday, when the exact condition of the Brazilian player will be known after undergoing an MRI.
Right now, Rodrygo is not fit to play in the Clásico next Saturday (9pm). It remains a mystery regarding the match in Valencia against Milan in the Champions League at the Bernabéu and against Osasuna, also at home.
Ancelotti explained after the Real Madrid-Borussia game that "it's a muscle injury. He made a spectacular run for the third goal. It's a shame, but it is what it is."
A Chance for Arda Güler or Endrick
The absence of Rodrygo, who is suffering his first injury this season, would allow Carlo Ancelotti to bring in Arda Güler or Endrick.
These are two players who are demanding more playing time from the coach and who could get their chance against Barça.
Hoewever, Ancelotti could also work on the wide area of the field with one more midfielder, Ceballos, and leave Vinícius and Mbappé up front.
This would be a very sensitive loss because Rodrygo was having a great season. His game has improved.
Rodrygo has scored 3 goals and provided 2 assists in the 13 official matches he's played as a regular in Ancelotti's lineups.
Everything depends on the results of the tests, although we mustn't forget that throughout this season there have been miraculous recoveries. For example, the cases of Courtois and Mbappé.