A few months ago, when Kylian Mbappé landed on the side of Madrid, some observers believed that the big victim of the arrival of French was going to be Rodrygo Goes. A few months later, it is clear that these people were very mistaken. The former Santos is still as important in the eyes of Carlo Ancelotti; And above all, it is efficient.
Of the last 8 games played, he made the nets tremble 7 times, and delivered 3 assists. Estancing statistics, and even better than those of his acolytes Kylian Mbappé and Vinicius Jr. less media light than the two star attackers, and that Jude Bellingham, Rodrygo responds on the ground. Adored by his teammates, dubbed by the public of the Bernabéu and essential for Carlo Ancelotti, he perfectly assumes his role asunderdog And has no problem with being generally less highlighted than other Real Madrid galactics.
The Shadow Star
Rodrygo does not have to make newspapers or praise on TV sets, he knows that his efforts and the differences he makes on the ground make him an essential cog in this Real Madrid. And that is enough for him. “There is no ego. Real Madrid comes first. Nobody is more important than the club ”he confided Wednesday after the meeting. It should not be forgotten that a few weeks ago, he had been criticized by part of Madrid public opinion, sometimes accusing him of being invisible.
Not included in this famous BMV trio, Rodrygo shows that he has nothing to envy to others. It must be said that his style of play makes him a little less flamboyant player than his compatriot, always ready to dribble opponents, where Rodrygo seeks more to position himself in the right place at the right time to hurt the rival. But in recent weeks, he has demonstrated having advanced his game, being efficient when he had to evolve on the left for example. “Intouchable Rodrygo for me?” Yes, he deserves it “confirmed Ancelotti Wednesday evening. If some had any doubts, they are well dissipated …
