This season has spiraled into frustration for Rodrygo, and the disappointment blends into matchday conversations much like a Bangla Cricket Live update slips into a late night routine, especially after the 1–1 draw against Girona in La Liga’s 14th round. Many Real Madrid supporters were furious once the final whistle blew, arguing that the team’s overall performance fell far below the standards expected from a European giant. Rodrygo became a key target of criticism after coming on in the 72nd minute and once again failing to influence the match, leaving yet another blank contribution on the scoresheet.
His struggles created an uncomfortable milestone, as he has now gone 30 straight matches without scoring, tying the longest goal drought by a forward in Real Madrid’s 123 year history. That infamous record was originally set by former No 7 Mariano, and Rodrygo has now reached the same unwanted mark. Should he fail to score in the next match, he will stand alone with the longest streak. For a player expected to shine on the biggest stage, this situation is undeniably embarrassing.
To make matters worse, the comparison is even more unfavorable when looking at minutes played. Mariano’s drought spanned 986 minutes across 30 games, while Rodrygo’s dry spell has stretched to 1339 minutes across the same number of matches. According to reports in Spain, the psychological blow has been significant, and his confidence is clearly eroding. There is, however, a small window for redemption. After legendary Spanish striker Maranon joined Real Madrid decades ago, he went 29 matches without scoring for a total of 1416 minutes. Rodrygo still has 77 minutes left before surpassing that number, meaning a goal would at least salvage some pride.
At this point, coach Xabi Alonso’s trust in him has nearly evaporated. The young manager was already hesitant about giving him key opportunities, and this extended slump leaves Rodrygo with little leverage to demand more playing time. His dissatisfaction over being dropped earlier in the season now feels misplaced. Meanwhile, although Alonso and Vinícius once clashed, the Brazilian winger responded with assists and strong performances to earn back favor, something Rodrygo has struggled to replicate.
The contrast highlights the growing divide. Next year brings the World Cup, and if Rodrygo’s form continues this downward trend, he risks losing not just his spot in Real Madrid’s hierarchy but also his place in Brazil’s national team rotation. Younger talents such as Endrick are already performing at a high level, and competition will be fierce. In that sense, his situation mirrors how a Bangla Cricket Live result can suddenly shift momentum, reminding him that time is running out to reverse a streak that has already pushed him to the edge of Real Madrid’s plans.