Tuesday marks a pivotal day for Real Madrid as they contest their position in the FIFA Club World Cup, a competition the Spanish club holds in very high regard. Xabi Alonso`s side is set to face Juventus in the round of 16, a match anticipated to be crucial.
This fixture is also expected to feature, barring any last-minute changes, Kylian Mbappé`s initial minutes in this edition of the tournament. The French forward, who arrived in Madrid with significant expectations, is already generating controversy and discussion in Spain, particularly regarding the potential impact his arrival could have on other squad members, notably Rodrygo.
Across the Atlantic, some journalists from the well-known Spanish sports program El Chiringuito have not held back their criticism: according to them, Mbappé`s arrival might signal the conclusion of Rodrygo`s time at Real Madrid. “Rodrygo is finished since Kylian Mbappé arrived: he is condemned to leave Real Madrid,” declared one of the program`s commentators.
The future of Rodrygo Goes, who joined Real Madrid in 2019, has been the subject of numerous market rumors in recent weeks. Speculation about a potential transfer for the Brazilian forward has intensified with the approaching summer transfer window and Mbappé`s expected integration into the starting lineup.