Rodrygo's Reason for Change at Real Madrid, His Celebration Explains It All

Real Madrid emerges slightly strengthened from their game against Salzburg in the Champions League 24/25 league phase. While it is true that the qualifying qualification would be assured, Ancelotti's pupils have a slight window of opportunity to reach the round of 16. Or make life a bit easier in the round of 32, the previous round.

One of the standout players of that game is none other than Rodrygo Goes. The '11' already delivered a concert against Las Palmas in place of Vini, an excellent form that extended to the clash against the Austrian visiting team.

Now everything depends on Carlo Ancelotti. The Reggiolo coach hasn't given the Brazilian winger many starts since Kylian Mbappé's arrival in Santiago Bernabéu changing room. These substitutions would have triggered dozens of rumors about his continuity in the white team, something that the Valdebebas offices strive to neutralize quickly.

Rodrygo's new celebration, which definitively leaves behind Cristiano Ronaldo's signatures, is the symbol of the "new" Brazilian striker. "You can't see me", he says, waving his hand in front of his face every time he scores. Besides being a reminder of the iconic "You can't see me" gesture by John Cena, WWE wrestler, it has a key meaning for Goes.

On an upward trend

"We had to create a new celebration," the Madrid player points out, declaring his intention to reclaim a spot in the gala starting eleven. His discreet performance in recent weeks would have ended in the best way: eleven goal contributions in the last ten matches.

"I don't have to say anything about my game today. I have the confidence of my teammates and I enjoy playing with them a lot", commented the verdeamarelo player after the thrashing of RB Salzburg. "Controversies about whether or not to appear in the photo with Mbappé, Bellingham, and Vinícius are brought up by you", the South American player understands.

He also defends that "I do my job as I always have", a phrase full of vindications. Especially after being excluded at the beginning of the season by the creation of the "BMV". A trident formed by Bellingham, Mbappé, and Vinícius since the European Super Cup. In light of the evidence, Carlo Ancelotti can't but acknowledge the change registered by the Brazilian player.

So much so that the Reggiolo coach had to acknowledge that "he deserves" to be an untouchable in the best possible starting eleven, the gala formation, of this Real Madrid. Now more commitments of crucial importance are approaching in which Goes has the opportunity to definitively silence all his critics and be a reference once again.