Rodrygo Opens Up About Difficult Period and Thanks Ancelotti for Support

Real Madrid forward Rodrygo has revealed he faced a tough personal period at the end of last season, expressing his gratitude to his family and former head coach Carlo Ancelotti for helping him through it.

RODRYGO SHARES HIS STRUGGLES

In a statement, Rodrygo admitted: “I went through a very difficult time at the end of last season.” The Brazilian star thanked his family for standing by him, and gave special mention to coach Carlo Ancelotti. “I also wanted to thank Mister Ancelotti, he more than anyone knows what I went through, and he helped me a lot,” Rodrygo said. His words highlight the strong support system around him during a challenging period.

LATEST ON REAL MADRID AND RODRYGO’S FORM

Last season, Real Madrid finished second in La Liga, narrowly missing out on the title after a tense battle with Barcelona. Rodrygo played a key role, making 33 league appearances, scoring 11 goals and providing 9 assists. While he contributed to Madrid’s Champions League quarter-final run, he struggled to find the net in the last few crucial matches, which led to pressure and media scrutiny. This season, Rodrygo has started with little match time, having only played 144 minutes and in three matches from Real Madrid’s 5 so far this season. The team currently sits top of La Liga, two points ahead of the group in 2nd place, which includes teams like Barcelona and Espanyol after winning all their matches so far, maintaining a perfect record in the 2025/26 season, as confirmed in recent reports.

LOOKING AHEAD: REAL MADRID’S CHALLENGE

Real Madrid’s next match will be at home against Espanyol in La Liga this Saturday. Betis sit fifth, just two points behind Madrid, making this a key fixture at the top of the table. With Barcelona in second only two points behind Madrid, every match is crucial. Rodrygo’s improved form and positive mindset could be vital as the season progresses. Fans and staff will be hoping the support around him helps turn recent struggles into consistent success on the pitch.