Real Madrid is going through a period of contrasts. While stars like Kylian Mbappé and Vinícius Jr. continue to carry the attacking load, Rodrygo Goes is experiencing one of the lowest points of his career: eight months without scoring an official goal for the club. His last strike came on March 4, when he opened the scoring in the Champions League derby against Atlético Madrid. Since then, the Brazilian has seemed lost amid pressure, rotation, and a lack of confidence.

From Brilliance to Silence: An Unexpected Decline

That goal against Atlético was supposed to mark the beginning of a new chapter. Instead, it ushered in a series of disappointments: elimination from the Champions League, defeat in the Copa del Rey final, and an increasingly secondary role within the team. With Xabi Alonso’s arrival on the bench, many expected a resurgence—but the Club World Cup proved otherwise, as Rodrygo struggled to find his place both in the lineup and in the system.

During preseason, there were signs of revival: he scored in the team’s only friendly and started strong in the opening matches of LaLiga. But that spark quickly faded. So far this season, he has yet to score and has provided just a single assist—numbers that underline one of the most difficult stretches of his young career.

In the recent match against Liverpool, the Brazilian once again went goalless. His performance was subdued, far from the electrifying player who once shone on European nights. Even sharing the attack with Vinícius and Mbappé hasn’t reignited his best form.

A Smile That Only Returns with Brazil

Ironically, a return to the Brazilian National Team has been the one bright spot. In October, after seven months away, the forward was called up again and responded with a brace against South Korea, showing flashes of the talent that earned him a place at Real Madrid. “I’m a different person after everything I’ve been through. I’m in a good place mentally, and I want to prove it this season,” he said during that camp.

However, that version of Rodrygo has yet to reappear at the Bernabéu. Mentally, he seems stuck in an internal battle to reclaim his place in the starting eleven. Despite Xabi Alonso’s public backing, meaningful minutes are slipping away, and every match without a goal adds to the weight on his shoulders.

The fans are hoping this long silence ends soon. Because beyond the goals, what Rodrygo truly needs is to rediscover the confidence that once made him a hero of Madrid’s unforgettable European nights. For now, his story in white remains on pause.