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La Liga denies censorship claims against Real Madrid star’s gruesome injury vs Girona
Real Madrid’s title hopes suffered yet another blow when they were held to a 1-1 draw by Girona, but more than the result, the team was frustrated by the officiating.
During the game, Real Madrid’s star player Kylian Mbappe was brutally elbowed by Girona’s Vitor Reis, which led to the Frenchman bleeding profusely around his forehead.
Despite that, the referees didn’t award Real Madrid a penalty, and the VAR didn’t recheck the incident either. But the real drama erupted when it was observed that the official La Liga broadcast hadn’t shared a single photo or a video showcasing Mbappe bleeding.
La Liga denies censorship claims
According to AS, league officials have explicitly denied any directive to suppress images of the injury.
They clarified that there would have been no institutional problem with airing the footage had a clear shot been captured.
Instead, the league says that the omission was purely a result of the available camera angles at the time of the incident.
The technical explanation provided by La Liga points to a specific moment at 89 minutes and 13 seconds into the match.
When the medical staff arrived to treat the Frenchman, the only available camera angle was obstructed by the arm of a Real Madrid doctor, which accidentally covered Mbappé’s face and obscured the wound.
La Liga further noted that they aired eight different replays of the elbow itself, arguing that they made no attempt to downplay the aggression of the play.
Unlike situations involving pitch invaders, there is no regulation prohibiting the broadcast of blood or injuries.
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Arsenal in contact with Real Madrid forward’s camp over potential transfer – report
Doubts about Rodrygo Goes’ long-term future at Real Madrid having been growing for some time.
The Brazilian’s situation had become uncomfortable over the past couple of seasons as he experienced a sudden decline in form. And, just when it seemed like he was about to turn things around, an ACL injury ruled him out in March earlier this year.
With Rodrygo now facing an extended spell on the sidelines, his recovery will be crucial. He is expected to return in December or January, and the club will monitor how he responds physically before determining what role he will play under Jose Mourinho.
Arsenal keeping tabs on Rodrygo
Now, according to TEAMtalk (h/t Bernabeu Digital), Arsenal are in contact with Rodrygo’s representatives over a potential future move.
The report states that the Gunners had already attempted to sign the Brazilian before his injury, and their interest has now resurfaced ahead of a possible move in the summer of 2027.
The Premier League champions had also explored the possibility of signing Vinicius Jr. from Real Madrid this past summer, before he signed a new long-term contract at the Santiago Bernabeu.
Now, their attention seems to have switched Vinicius’ fellow Brazilian forward who is closing in on his return from the ACL rupture.
Real Madrid want to keep Rodrygo until the summer
As already reported, Rodrygo will not leave Real Madrid in January. The intention is for the winger to regain full fitness and become available to Mourinho for the second half of the season.
Real Madrid are not considering selling the former Santos wonderkid during the January transfer window.
Instead, the club intend to reassess his situation next summer, once he has had the opportunity to recover and demonstrate his form on the pitch.
The plan is to have the Brazilian fit and available for the second half of the campaign before making a final decision at the end of the season.
Rodrygo’s performances after returning from injury, together with Mourinho’s assessment of his role in the squad, will help determine what happens next.
Depending on those factors, Real Madrid could consider allowing him to leave or decide that he still has an important future at the Santiago Bernabeu.
For now, Arsenal’s interest remains a possibility to watch, but Real Madrid are focused on Rodrygo’s recovery rather than negotiating a January departure.
