Real Madrid’s title hopes are not the only thing slipping—so is the unity in the dressing room. After the 4-3 El Clásico loss to Barcelona, internal drama has erupted, with Rodrygo reportedly refusing to play, feeling overshadowed by Jude Bellingham and the newly arrived Kylian Mbappé.
Despite recovering physically, Rodrygo hasn’t featured since the Copa del Rey final. Though Ancelotti cited illness, reports from MARCA now claim deeper friction. Rodrygo feels his role has diminished and is said to be “isolated at home” while even his friendship with Vinicius Jr. may be under strain.
The 24-year-old winger allegedly pulled out of training again and is expected to miss the next match. Meanwhile, Premier League clubs like Manchester City, Arsenal, and Liverpool are monitoring the situation with intent, sensing a rare chance to snap up a top-tier talent.
With Xabi Alonso expected to take over this summer, the question now looms: Can he repair the damage before it explodes into a full-blown exit?
