Rodrygo ends five-month goal drought as Man City looms

Who knows if Rodrygo played his last match for Real Madrid. The Brazilian, who in recent hours has become a main target for Guardiola's City, played almost half an hour in the friendly match the 'Merengue' side contested in Austria against Tirol.

With his team leading 3-0, the Brazilian entered the pitch to bring freshness to the attack. The winger showed activity in several plays and even managed to score a goal. It came in the 81st minute, following a combination play with Mbappe.

Rodrygo received the ball from his teammate and finished perfectly with his right foot. His teammate approached his position to congratulate him, and they shared a fist bump, although the former Santos player appeared subdued.

That strike marked the Brazilian's immediate end to a poor run in front of goal. The forward had not scored since March (the first leg of the Champions League round of 16 against Atleti). Five months and 15 matches have passed since then. His role within Xabi Alonso's squad is secondary, and he may be forced to leave. Everything will depend on City, who are very interested in signing him.