The Brazilian forward Rodrygo endured another frustrating night on Tuesday as he failed to play a single minute in Real Madrid’s 1-0 victory over Osasuna.
Despite being named on the bench, Rodrygo remained an unused substitute as Kylian Mbappé’s penalty secured a winning start in La Liga for new coach Xabi Alonso.
This marks the second consecutive game in which Rodrygo has not featured, raising fresh questions about his role under Alonso. Once a regular starter in recent seasons, the winger has yet to make an appearance in the early stages of the current campaign.
Meanwhile, Manchester City are reportedly monitoring Rodrygo’s situation closely. Any potential move for the Brazilian would hinge on the future of Savinho; City would only pursue Rodrygo if Savinho completes a transfer to Tottenham Hotspur—a deal currently held up by the club’s hierarchy.
For now, Rodrygo faces the immediate challenge of fighting to regain his place in Alonso’s plans at Real Madrid. However, with City watching developments closely, the forward’s future remains uncertain and could become a major talking point during the summer transfer window.
