Rodrigo became a victim of Real Madrid in the new era, will Jabi Alonso, Guardiola s Manchester City accept it?

Real Madrid began the 2025/2026 season with a 1-0 victory over Osasuna, with the match being played at the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium. The winning goal was scored by Killian Mbappe through a penalty kick, setting a good start for Real Madrid under new coach Xavi Alonso.

This opener is not only about three points, but also shows how Xavi Alonso builds his new team. Among the four new players, three of them have been playing directly from the first minute, namely Trent Alexander Arnold, Dean Wheesen and Alvaro Carreras.

The arrival of these new players has brought new colors to Real Madrid, making it look fresher and more competitive. However, behind these victories, the spotlight is focused on the increasingly fierce competition for strikers. The opening match of the new Galaxy battleship after the retirement of the

Xavi Alonso's next season provides a preliminary impression of the new head coach Xavi Alonso's team. The tactics and strategies used show that Lorenzo hopes to bring significant changes to the team.

From the four new players, three of them played in the first minute: Trent Alexander-Arnold, Dean Wheesen and Alvaro Carreras. Their arrival brought new colors to Real Madrid and now the team has changed more in the game.

However, competition on the frontline is becoming increasingly fierce. Despite the victory, Jed Bellingham was absent due to injury, which should have provided other players with an opportunity to showcase their abilities.

Focus on the frontcourt competition and Rodrigo's fate

The absence of Asneria Judd Bellingham should have been a chance for Rodrigo to perform more prominently. However, this opportunity was captured by Brahim Diaz, who showed a dynamic game style and showed preparation for taking on a larger role this season.

Meanwhile, Rodrigo is increasingly losing his position. Not only did he fail to play as a starter, he wasn't the main option for coaches to send off from the bench. When Real Madrid needs to adjust on the offensive line, Habi Alonso prefers Franco Mastano and Gonalo.

This situation shows that Rodrigo's future at the Santiago Bernabeu is at a critical moment. From a player who was once predicted to be a major star, he now faces only as a supplemental player in Madrid's luxury lineup.

Rodrigo's future and transfer rumors

Manchester City, Premier League giant, reportedly interested in recruiting Rodrigo from Real Madrid. However, this potential transfer is still waiting for Savenho's fate, and Tottenham is said to have an interest in Savenho.

The poor performance at the beginning of the season made Rodrigo's position even more unstable, although the season is still long. Rodrigo needs to find a way to recover quickly or he may be excluded from the grand Real Madrid plan that continues under Habi Alonso.

With all these changes, Rodrigo must work hard to regain the starting lineup. Otherwise, he might need to consider his future at the Santiago Bernabeu.