RODRYGO NEWS

Rodrygo scores twice as Real Madrid beats Cadiz to provisionally go top in Spain Rodrygo swiftly went past the Cadiz defenders before hitting the top corner with goals in the 14th and 64th minutes and then assisted Jude B...

NOVEMBER 26, 2023 • PENNLIVE.COM

Rodrygo scores twice as Real Madrid beats Cadiz 3-0 to provisionally go top in Spain

Rodrygo has made the most of his last-minute addition to the Real Madrid lineup

NOVEMBER 26, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Enters starting XI Rodrygo has entered the starting XI for Sunday's match against Cadiz.

Impact Rodrygo was initially on the bench, but moves into the starting XI after Brahim Diaz came down with an illness in warmups. Rodrygo will help Joselu lead the line after coming into the match as a doubt himself with a knee injury.

NOVEMBER 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Cleared for bench role Rodrygo (knee) is available from the bench for Sunday's match against Cadiz.

Impact Rodrygo was a doubt after dealing with a knee injury suffered on international duty with Brazil. The attacker is cleared for a role on the bench having scored three goals and provided three assists in his 13 appearances in La Liga.

NOVEMBER 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with knee injury Rodrygo returned to Real Madrid with a slight knee injury after playing with Brazil during the international break and is set for futher scans, per AS.

Impact Rodrygo is the latest Real Madrid player to go on the injured list after picking up a knee injury with Brazil. His status for Sunday's trip to Cadiz is still unclear as the severity of the injury has yet to be determined. Rodrygo has been in solid form of late, recording four goals and three assists in the last five games played. With Vinicius Junior (hamstring) out as well, a formation chance could be in the works with Joselu as the only striker available if Rodrygo is ruled out.

NOVEMBER 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Brazil forward Rodrygo denounces racist abuse on social media after match against Argentina

Brazil forward Rodrygo has been the target of racist abuse on social media following the World Cup qualifying game against Argentina

NOVEMBER 23, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Multiple goals and assists Rodrygo scored two goals and assisted twice from five shots and four chances created in Saturday's 5-1 victory against Valencia.

Impact Rodrygo logged the assist to Real Madrid's second and third goals, both scored by Vinicius Junior. The former scored one himself just a minute after Real's third. To cap the game off, Rodrygo logged his second, finishing it with multiple goals and assists. He had been in some slump across La Liga action, so going off Valencia is him getting back on track.

NOVEMBER 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Real Madrid extends contract of Brazil winger Rodrygo to 2028

Real Madrid has extended the contract of Brazil winger Rodrygo through the 2027-28 season

NOVEMBER 2, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Renews contract with Madrid Rodrygo signed a contract extension until 2028 with Real Madrid on Thursday.

Impact Rodrygo will be spending another four years at the Bernabeu after signing a contract extension until 2028 on Thursday. The winger joined the club in 2019 and has been an exceptional player for the club since then, notching 28 assists and 39 goals in 179 appearances. He has already won numerous trophies while playing for the club and will continue to be a consistent starter on the wing for the next couple of seasons to come, with his Brazilin counterpart Vinicius Junior.

NOVEMBER 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scores opener Tuesday Rodrygo scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal) in Tuesday's 2-1 victory against SC Braga.

Impact Rodrygo opened up the scoring Tuesday with an unassisted goal in the 16th minute, his first in the Champions League this season. It also marks his first goal since Aug. 12 at Athletic Club Bilbao. With just three goal contributions in 13 appearances in all competitions, Rodrygo is off to a slow start compared to last season where he bagged 24 goal contributions in 46 appearances.

OCTOBER 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Jude Bellingham scores again to lead Real Madrid to 2-1 win in Champions League

Bellingham scored his 11th goal in 12 matches since joining Madrid to help the 14-time European champion earn the away victory and strengthe...

OCTOBER 24, 2023

Bags assist Rodrygo assisted once to go with three shots (one on target), one cross (zero accurate) and three chances created in Wednesday's 2-0 victory versus Las Palmas.

Impact Rodrygo got his first assist of the season, breaking a six-match streak of failing to make the scoresheet. He's struggled to find goals to open up the campaign following the departure of Karim Benzema, scoring just one on 33 shots (10 on target) in eight games in all competitions. The Brazilian could revert back to his normal winger position, now that Joselu has adjusted well and with Vinicuis Junior back from injury.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Takes nine shots versus Getafe Rodrygo had nine shots (one on target) and drew three fouls during Saturday's 2-1 win over Getafe.

Impact Rodrygo was one of Madrid's biggest threats and had more shots than he had on the other three games combined, but accuracy wasn't there for the wonderkid as he found the target just once. Already an integral part of the team last season, Rodrygo will have an even more important role with Karim Benzema gone. He'll hope to get back in the scoring column after the international break.

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Nets goal Rodrygo scored one goal to go with two shots (two on target), one cross (one accurate) and one corner in Saturday's 2-0 win against Athletic.

Impact Rodrygo got the start at forward and scored his first goal of the season. He is expected to keep his starting striker role after the departure of Karim Benzema. netting five goals with 56 shots (16 on target) on 15 appearances from the number nine position last season.

AUGUST 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Started last match of season Rodrygo registered three shots (zero on target) and one corner in Sunday's 1-1 draw versus Athletic.

Impact Rodrygo has been able to remain healthy all season, which resulted in 35 starts in 46 appearances in all competitions, generating 10 goals and 10 assists in 123 shots (44 on target). Unless Real Madrid sign a striker, Rodrygo is set to play in the number nine position with Karim Benzema departing from the club. He had made 15 starts at forward, totaling five goals on 56 shots (16 on target). Him along with Brazilian teammate Vinicius Junior are expected to take up most of the responsibility to score goals for the team next season, with the help of Federico Valverde, who will likely transition to a full-time winger.

JUNE 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scores brace against Sevilla Rodrygo scored two goals to go with three shots (two on goal) and one chance created in Saturday's 2-1 victory versus Sevilla.

Impact Rodrygo evened things up for Real Madrid in the 28th minute with a perfect free kick that left Bono stranded and without reaction. He doubled his tally in the second half with a beautiful individual play following a perfect pass from Toni Kroos. The Brazilian has been productive this season and heads into the Liga finale having scored four goals over his last five league outings.

MAY 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

With Vinicius Junior out, Rodrygo scores 2 to lead Real Madrid to win at Sevilla

Rodrygo has scored twice to give Real Madrid a 2-1 win at Sevilla in the Spanish league

MAY 27, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Rodrygo scores late as Real Madrid beats Rayo amid tributes to Vinícius Júnior

Rodrygo has scored an 89th-minute winner as Real Madrid defeated Rayo Vallecano 2-1 in a Spanish league match marked by tributes to Madrid forward Vinícius Júnior

MAY 24, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Real Madrid players wear Vinícius Júnior’s jersey as a show of support before game

Teammates offer support to player who on Sunday was subjected to yet another case of racial abuse.

MAY 24, 2023

Scores winner versus Rayo Rodrygo scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal), two crosses (one accurate) and two chances created in Wednesday's 2-1 win versus Rayo Vallecano.

Impact Rodrygo scored the winning goal Wednesday, an outside the box strike in the 89th minute assisted by Dani Ceballos. It was one of two shots (one on target) he took in the match to go with two chances created, two crosses (one accurate) and one drawn foul. He also won one tackle and made one clearance in his full 90 minutes of action.

MAY 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Three shots off bench Rodrygo recorded three shots (one on goal) and one corner in Sunday's 1-0 loss against Valencia. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 86th minute.

Impact Rodrygo took three shots (one on target) Sunday, his most in a match since April 29. He also took one corner and intercepted one pass in his 45 minutes off the bench. He picked up a yellow card in the 86th minute as well, his fourth booking of the season.

MAY 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Takes shot in UCL draw Rodrygo took a shot and created a chance in Tuesday's 1-1 Champions League semifinal draw against Manchester City.

Impact Rodrygo had a fairly quiet performance on the right wing Tuesday, especially compared to his spectacular outing the last time he faced Man City in which he scored two stoppage time goals to send his side through to the 2022 UCL Final. He'll want to channel that game in the return fixture next week after a domestic clash with 18th-placed Getafe.

MAY 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE