Real Madrid‘s 2023-24 season started with a setback after some of the players got injured at the start of the season. Despite some injury problems, the Los Blancos made a good start to the campaign. Jude Bellingham has been their main man this season and he has given his side the cutting edge in most of the matches. However, he was also injured and Vinicius Junior joined him on the treatment table.
Despite these many problems, Real Madrid never backed down and got the results. One of the reasons Ancelotti’s men got out through these tough times was the form of Brazilian sensation Rodrygo. The 22-year-old started the season poorly but has regained a lot of form. His ability to find the back of the net and create goals is one of the reasons why Real Madrid paid heavily in 2019 to secure his signing. Let’s take a look at his stats from the last few games that show how the Brazilian carried his team in tough times.
Five goals in three matches
Rodrygo plays as a centre-forward for his side. Karim Benzema’s exit has forced Ancelotti to play two strikers in the attack. The Brazilian likes to terrorise defence with runs down the left flank. He likes to make bursting runs into the penalty box. In the last three matches, Rodrygo has made 13 progressive runs and completed more than 50% of his dribbles.
Rodrygo has been at the top of his game in the last three matches. He started with a goal against Braga in the UEFA Champions League. In the last two LaLiga matches, the Brazilian scored a brace in each game. He took 10 shots and only missed the target twice. The above viz shows how Rodrygo got into decent goal-scoring positions and netted five goals past the opposition’s defence.
Real Madrid scored 11 goals in the last three games and their Brazilian sensation has been involved in seven goals. Rodrygo created two goals during this time and registered his first assists of the season. His ability to run past the defenders and attempt cut-back passes makes him a threat to any defence.
Carlo Ancelotti will be happy with the way his youngsters are playing this season. These players are showing their potential and proving to the world why clubs like Real Madrid have a great scouting system. Rodrygo will hope to continue this good run and help his side to win silverware this season.
Visuals via TFA data viz engine
