Real Madrid head coach Xabi Alonso has reiterated that he is “counting” on Rodrygo following yet another snub. Rodrygo was an unused substitute for Los Blancos on Tuesday night as they kicked off their 2025-26 La Liga campaign with a 1-0 win at home to 10-man Osasuna.

Real Madrid will slash their asking price for Arsenal target Rodrygo in the final weeks of the summer transfer window. The Brazil international’s future came under intense scrutiny during the latter stages of last season.