The injury diagnosis for Vinicius already circulated during the match. Celtic supporters watched as the winger was forced to retire in the first half after suffering a tire puncture that affected his right leg. Real Madrid confirmed on Monday that the Brazilian forward is dealing with a right biceps femoris injury, and medical estimates suggest a recovery period of at least a month, with possibilities stretching to six weeks depending on how the tissue responds to treatment and rehabilitation.
That means Vinicius did not return to action and did not appear again in the subsequent game. The next fixture against Osasuna is scheduled for 7 or 8 October, and while the club has previously stated that he has not endured a muscle injury in the past, the current setback has created a window of uncertainty. He did attempt to continue after the puncture in Balaídos, but team doctors pulled him from the field before the end of the first half to prevent further damage and to begin a careful monitoring process of the leg’s condition.
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In postmatch remarks, Ancelotti minimized the immediate impact of the incident, noting Vinicius’s decision to request a substitution after consulting the medical staff. The coach suggested that the absence of a conventional striker and the current limitations in attacking options could influence the tactical setup for upcoming matches, prompting adjustments to the lineup and plan for the week ahead.
Last season, Vinicius experienced a knee-related inflammation in mid-May, a period that kept him out for a stretch of important league games. The incident occurred amid a backdrop of strong emotions following a heated moment of racist abuse at Mestalla, which had already placed the team under scrutiny. As results rolled in, Vinicius continued to attend to his health with the club’s medical team, while colleagues such as Courtois, Militao, and others faced their own recovery timelines. Ceballos and Mendy have also seen players working through rehabilitation, with several teammates progressing at different speeds as the squad prepared for the next challenges of the campaign.