Real Madrid keeps taking firm steps in LaLiga EA Sports. Last night, Los Blancos visited the Carlos Tartiere stadium and defeated Real Oviedo 3-0 in the second round of the tournament. Xabi Alonso made several changes, with Rodrygo Goes starting after not playing in the first round.
The Brazilian, who keeps establishing himself as one of the key pieces in Alonso's project, took advantage of the opportunity and left a positive impression in his first full match of the season.
Xabi Alonso's confidence
The Merengue coach didn't hesitate to analyze his forward's performance after the match.
"He played a good match; in the first half, he linked up well with Carreras, Mbappé, and Güler. He had one-on-one situations and a few shots. Oviedo was sitting quite deep, and it was hard to find spaces, but I did like what I saw," Alonso said.
The Tolosa native also highlighted the importance of rotating players to keep the team's freshness and performance: "We depend on what we need in play, workloads, or the opponent. I haven't made a decision for the next month. We want everyone to feel important, whether from the bench or the start, to keep the team's performance stable."
These words reflect Alonso's philosophy of keeping a balanced locker room, where all footballers can contribute and grow.
Rodrygo's message to Florentino
The most talked-about moment of the match came after the final whistle. Florentino Pérez went down to the locker room to greet the players, and there he had a special conversation with Rodrygo. According to Defensa Central, the Brazilian assured: "I'm going to stay here," making clear his desire to continue at Real Madrid and be part of the project.
At Bernabéu, this statement has been taken as a sign of commitment and stability, although everyone knows that until September 1, moves can still happen in the market.
The consolidation of a key player
Rodrygo, at just 22 years old, shows growing maturity in his game. His adaptation to different systems and the chemistry with Mbappé or Carreras make him key for Alonso. His first start in LaLiga not only serves to add minutes but also to show that he is ready to take on more responsibilities in a team aiming for everything this season.
Real Madrid, meanwhile, is already thinking about the next challenge: the match against Mallorca before the break. With a young, talented, and motivated team, the combination of experience and youth seems to be Alonso's recipe to keep the level high throughout the campaign.