Real Madrid boss Xabi Alonso has admitted he is not following Barcelona’s start to the 2024/25 La Liga season.La Blaugrana won three trophies last season, in Hansi Flick’s debut campaign, with

Since Real Madrid is already juggling its lineup due to injury concerns, Alonso is offering a pragmatic approach to the situation. Last season, Alonso showcased the benefit to fielding a flexible Bayer Leverkusen squad, and he’s likely to implement a similar philosophy now that he’s coaching in La Liga.

According to ESPN, Rodrygo could earn his first minutes of the season against Oviedo and, interestingly, they could come as a left winger. Rodrygo’s desire to play as a left-sided forward is no secret but it is claimed that he has specifically spoken with Alonso to request a move away from the right wing this season.