False alarm with Hugo González

Hugo González requested a substitution against Rayo Vallecano due to discomfort but medical tests revealed no injury, only fatigue.

Hugo González requested a substitution near half-time during Saturday's match against Rayo Vallecano, prompting manager Claudio Giráldez to publicly criticize him after the game. Giráldez said the winger had been playing at a noticeably reduced pace and should have communicated his discomfort earlier, noting he had adductor tightness. The manager expressed frustration that González had played through several minutes of discomfort without requesting a change sooner.

However, the medical report that followed revealed no actual injury—González was simply fatigued. The club confirmed he was merely carrying some load and is available for selection. Despite being fit for Thursday's Europa League match against Union Saint-Gilloise, the public disagreement between manager and player suggests González may not feature.