(Sports Correspondent: Imran Sohail)
Rodrygo Left on the Bench as Real Madrid Beat Osasuna 1-0
Madrid, Spain: Rodrygo once again had a frustrating evening as he remained on the bench in Real Madrid’s 1-0 win over Osasuna on Tuesday, raising questions about his role under new coach Xabi Alonso.
Match Highlights
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Date: 19 August 2025
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Competition: La Liga, Matchday 1
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Result: Real Madrid 1-0 Osasuna
The Brazilian winger did not see any action, as Kylian Mbappe’s penalty secured a winning start for Madrid in La Liga. This marks Rodrygo’s second consecutive game without minutes, despite being a regular in previous seasons.
Transfer Speculation
Manchester City are reportedly keeping tabs on Rodrygo’s situation. However, any potential move would depend on the future of Savinho. City would only pursue Rodrygo if the Brazilian completes a transfer to Tottenham, a deal currently blocked by the club hierarchy.
Next Steps
For now, Rodrygo’s main challenge is regaining his place in Alonso’s squad. With top European clubs monitoring developments, the winger’s future could become one of the summer transfer window’s talking points.
