Rodrygo makes his feelings clear after being dropped by Xabi Alonso for Real Madrid's Club World Cup quarter-final
Updated 20:36 5 Jul 2025 GMT+1Published 20:27 5 Jul 2025 GMT+1
The Real Madrid winger has made a huge statement ahead of the match.
Real Madrid star Rodrygo hasn't held back his feelings about being dropped for the Club World Cup clash with Borussia Dortmund.
On Saturday night, Real Madrid will face Borussia Dortmund in what promises to be one of the most exciting matches of the Club World Cup so far.
The match will see the return of Madrid star Kylian Mbappe following the Frenchman's spell on the sidelines as he was hospitalised and treated for gastroenteritis.
Several other key Madrid players were named in Xabi Alonso's starting lineup, inlcuding England star Jude Bellingham, former Liverpool star Trent Alexander-Arnold last year's Ballon d'Or runner-up, Vinicius Jr.
However, one name that was again noticeably absent was Rodrygo, who has been named on the bench for the game, and it's clear that he isn't too happy about it.
Rodrygo in action for Real Madrid. Image: Getty
Rodrygo in action for Real Madrid. Image: Getty
Ahead of kick off, Real Madrid winger Rodrygo shared a graphic promoting the match alongside photos of him in his kit on his Instagram story.
However, just moments after it was revealed that Alonso had once again named the Brazilian on the bench for the game, he decided to delete the post from his social media, causing a stir online.
In recent months, reports have suggested that the 24-year-old is becoming increasingly frustrated by Alonso's frequent decisions to bench him for big matches.
Because of this, discussions to extend his contract with Real Madrid have reportedly stalled, leading to rumours that he could request a transfer over the summer, with Arsenal believed to be the favourites among the several clubs rumoured to be interested.
As it stands, Rodrygo's current contract with Real Madrid runs until June 2028, meaning that any club hoping to buy him will likely have to pay a large fee to do so.
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Topics: Real Madrid, Rodrygo, Borussia Dortmund, Kylian Mbappe, Jude Bellingham, Football