Real Madrid measures its strength against Real Sociedad, in a very important match to continue LaLiga as undefeated. For this reason, Xabi Alonso, who wants to keep testing to find his ideal starting eleven, has put out a line-up that has surprised many, including Florentino Pérez. Los Blancos, who have three wins out of three, have made it their duty to return from Anoeta keeping their good streak going.
For the fourth matchday of LaLiga, Xabi Alonso's side will face always-challenging Real Sociedad. This is an important event, which will allow some of the less regular faces to have the chance to get minutes and make their case.
Florentino's reaction
For this reason, Xabi Alonso has decided to start at Anoeta with: Courtois; Carvajal, Militao, Huijsen, Carreras; Tchouameni, Ceballos, Arda Güler; Brahim, Mbappé, and Vini Jr. Thus, the Tolosa native has decided to leave Rodrygo on the bench after a week of rest, in a decision that has proven surprising.
"It surprised me, but Xabi now sees him on the left," were the comments Florentino made in the box after learning the official line-up of Real Madrid. There is total and absolute trust in the team Xabi Alonso has put out to secure another league victory.
Rodrygo, only on the left
Rodrygo Goes's situation at Real Madrid has taken a significant turn in recent weeks. The Brazilian striker, 24 years old, made a clear request to Xabi Alonso: he wants to play only on the left wing. It's his natural area, where he feels best and where he believes he can show all his potential.
The Madrid coach has listened to his footballer, giving him the chance to start against Oviedo. For now, he knows he'll keep being Vini Jr's usual substitute, one of Real Madrid's stars.
It has become definitively clear that the right wing now seems to be a defined area for Franco Mastantuono and Brahim Díaz, who have convinced Xabi Alonso with their boldness and performance.
Xabi Alonso knows that Rodrygo has unique qualities: dribbling, speed, and goal-scoring ability. However, he must reaffirm himself with better performances. He will experience the match against Real Sociedad from the bench, just like Fede Valverde. This has surprised Florentino Pérez, but he trusts his new coach 100%.