It was hard to think that Rodrygo would adapt so quickly, but his boldness and the care from Zinedine Zidane has meant that he has become a fixed player in the starting XI. Since he debuted he has only missed out on two games and has featured in some important matches.
The 18-year-old Brazilian, made his debut on the 25th September with a goal against Osasuna, he didn't play against Granada and after this he only missed out on the game against Eibar, on the 9th November. Between La Liga and the Champions League, Rodrygo has had 643 minutes of game time in 11 matches, 7 of which he has started and has scored 6 goals.
Rodrygo Goes' true emergence was against Galatasaray. He shone with a hat trick in a day that was essential for Real Madrid and helped them to get out of the slump they were in.
Last week, the attacker once again scored in the Champions League and now he faces two key games, against Valencia and of course, the Clasico, in which he will have to perform at his best.
Without Hazard, Rodrygo could start once again at Mestalla and also against Barcelona. Two highly important games for the Brazilian, who is progressing at an astonishing level at Real Madrid.