The Rodrygo Disaster
As Kylian Mbappe and Vinicius Junior shine brightly on the pitch, Rodrygo Goes finds himself mired in the darkest phase of his career. The Brazilian forward continues to disappoint fans and critics alike. In the early hours of December 1st, during the 1-1 draw between Real Madrid and Girona in La Liga’s Round 14, Rodrygo extended his goal drought to a staggering 30 consecutive matches—a record for the longest goalless streak by any attacking player in Real Madrid’s history.
Since his last goal against Atletico Madrid in the Champions League on March 4th, Rodrygo has experienced an agonizing eight months without finding the net at the club level. That solitary goal was meant to alleviate the pressure, but instead, it triggered a downward spiral. Following that moment, Real Madrid’s exit from the Champions League and a defeat in the Copa del Rey final contributed to Rodrygo’s diminishing role within the team.
The arrival of coach Xabi Alonso was believed to be the turning point that could reignite Rodrygo’s form. However, the young talent still struggles to secure a starting position at the Bernabeu. So far this season, he has not managed to score a single goal and has only one assist to his name across club competitions. Interestingly, he did showcase his ability with a double in Brazil’s 5-0 victory over South Korea in a friendly on October 10.
The mounting pressure on the young Brazilian is palpable. If he cannot turn his fortunes around, the likelihood of him leaving the Bernabeu during the upcoming transfer window looms large. Rodrygo’s journey serves as a stark reminder of the rollercoaster nature of a career in professional football.
