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.

Xabi Alonso has delivered an update on Rodrygo's future at Real Madrid. The 24-year-old winger, who has been strongly linked with a switch to the Premier League this summer, was an unused substitute in Los Blancos' opening game of the new La Liga season on Tuesday evening.

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.