Xabi Alonso released his first eleven holder of the 2025/26 season with some surprises. The Tolosarra confirmed the clues he had already left during the FIFA Club World Cup and chose not to have Rodrygo Goes as a starter for this meeting which will measure him with the leader of the Bundesliga of Austria, the WSG Tirol.
The coach of Real Madrid opted for a system 4-3-3 betting on the trident composed of Vinicius, Mbappé and Brahim. The Malaga player will occupy the right wing that until last season was owned by a Rodrygo Goes That, for the moment, he is not enjoying the same prominence as in the Carlo Ancelotti era.
It is foreseeable that Rodrygo Goes will have a few minutes in the course of this first friendly to be played by Real Madrid before starting the official season in the League on August 19 against Osasuna. The Brazilian It is one of the names on the most speculated during this summer with its sports.
The player's desire, for the moment, is to succeed with the white shirt. Real Madrid, much less, He intends to force his departure, but it is obvious that Rodrygo's prominence this season can be limited and that his options to play the United States World Cup may be in check in the absence of minutes.
Rodrygo lost prominence
The Brazilian wants to convince Xabi Alonso and Madridismo that his time in the white team is not over yet. Rodrygo wants to recover his best version, although he is also aware that in the Premier League there are very interested teams in his sports future. Manchester City, Liverpool or even Tottenham have had the striker on their agenda.
Rodrygo played a total of 88 minutes in the last World Cup And he was surpassed by players like Brahim Díaz and Dani Ceballos in terms of game time. The Brazilian will see the competition further increase next week With the official landing of Franco Mastantuono at Real Madrid.
