Alonso made the decision to start both forwards in the attacking lineup during the match held at Estadio Carlos Tartiere. The victory was secured thanks to a brace from Kylian Mbappe and a goal from Vinicius, securing three valuable points for Los Blancos against the home side.

In his post-match remarks, Alonso expressed satisfaction with the contributions of both players. Commenting on Rodrygo, he said, “He had a good game. In the first half, on that side he linked up well with Carreras. Mbappe sometimes dropped and so did Güler. He had one-on-one situations and a few shots.”

Regarding Mastantuono’s performance, Alonso added, “He had a very good game. In a short time he has managed to connect with the group and his teammates,” highlighting the player’s swift adaptation to the team dynamics.

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The Premier League champions have already sanctioned the departures of several players, including Jack Grealish, James McAtee, and Savinho, and manager Pep Guardiola is believed to have identified Rodrygo as a top target to help fill the void.

Guardiola is known to be an admirer of the Brazilian winger, whose long-term future at Real Madrid remains uncertain. Reports suggest that Los Blancos are open to allowing Rodrygo to leave, provided the player wishes to pursue a new challenge, though any deal is likely to require a fee in the region of €100 million.

City’s interest in Rodrygo comes as part of a wider reshuffle within their squad. Savinho is reportedly set to join Tottenham Hotspur, while McAtee is closing in on a move to Nottingham Forest, having agreed personal terms. Talks between the two clubs are said to be at an advanced stage.

If secured, Rodrygo’s arrival would offer Guardiola a versatile attacking option as City aim to maintain their domestic dominance and challenge for European honours in the upcoming season.

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According to ESPN Brazil, the 24-year-old is preparing to leave the Spanish giants, with his focus firmly on securing a switch to the Premier League.

While Rodrygo reportedly preferred a move to Arsenal, negotiations have stalled due to the player’s significant wage demands, which exceed what the Gunners are willing to offer.

Despite Arsenal pulling out of contention, Rodrygo could still land in England’s top flight, as both Liverpool and Tottenham Hotspur are showing strong interest in securing his services.

Real Madrid have been active in the transfer market, already completing signings for Trent Alexander-Arnold, Dean Huijsen, Álvaro Carreras, and 17-year-old Argentine talent Franco Mastantuono.

With the squad now comprising 25 senior players, Los Blancos are expected to offload several names before the transfer window closes.

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Rodrygo has attracted interest from several top European clubs, including Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur. However, the Brazilian international is reportedly uninterested in a move to Spurs, as he considers the Premier League side below his ambitions.

The 24-year-old remains one of three players Real Madrid are willing to offload during the current transfer window. Despite the speculation, Rodrygo is seeking assurances from manager Xabi Alonso regarding increased playing time next season.

Rodrygo was not a regular feature in Alonso’s lineup during the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup, a tournament ultimately won by Chelsea. His future at the Santiago Bernabéu now hinges on whether those playing time guarantees materialize.

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According to The Athletic, the Brazilian is set to hold decisive talks with incoming manager Xabi Alonso to determine his future at the Bernabéu.

Speculation swirled toward the end of last season suggesting that the 24-year-old had made it clear he no longer wished to play for the Spanish giants. His frustration grew after falling down the pecking order, with Carlo Ancelotti often preferring Kylian Mbappé, Vinicius Jr, and Jude Bellingham in his lineup.

Rodrygo was frequently left on the bench as Ancelotti adjusted formations and tactics to accommodate the new stars. However, there remains a possibility he could reverse his decision and stay, depending on the outcome of discussions with Alonso.

The first of Rodrygo’s demands is a desire to feel like an integral part of the squad again, after being sidelined following the high-profile arrivals of Bellingham in 2023 and Mbappé in 2024. His second condition is to be played in his favored position on the left wing, rather than the right, where he has been deployed in recent seasons.

Meanwhile, Arsenal are reportedly monitoring the situation closely, with manager Mikel Arteta eager to strengthen his attacking options ahead of the new campaign.

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