The former Santos player showed against Kairat that he has what it takes to compete for the left wing with his compatriot.
Rodrygo is not giving up. After an eventful summer, with doubts about his future at Real Madrid following the arrival of Xabi, time has shown that the coach was not bluffing. He said he had a plan for the former Santos player in his project, despite his limited appearances in the Club World Cup, and time has proven him right. What's more, Xabi has put him in competition with Vini for a place on the left wing, something unthinkable in Ancelotti's era. Without being undisputed now, he continues to gain ground and convince his coach.
Rodrygo came on for Vinicius in the 70th minute in Almaty and only lacked a goal. It is clear that his place is on the left wing, where he can get to the byline but also look for his shot.
Rodrygo made a great play to win the back line and put in a good ball that Camavinga headed in for the 0-4. He made a great play on Kylian's third goal, not to mention Güler's touch. The former Santos player looked very sharp.
Congratulations from Xabi
Rodrygo also did very well in search of a goal. He had two shots from the edge of the box. He also had time for another great play to deliver a killer pass that found no takers. He connects very well with Mbappé between the lines. And Xabi Alonso congratulated him at the end of the match.
Xabi Alonso changed Vinicius again, although that is no longer news. There are two options for the left wing, Vini and Rodrygo, and two for the right, Mastantuono and Brahim, who also left his mark by closing the scoring at 0-5 in the short time he was on the field.
Xabi has made it clear in the Champions League that Vinicius is the first choice on the left, but it is clear that his role under the Tolosa-born coach has changed compared to Carlo's era. Right now, only Mbappé seems untouchable in the front line.