Unsung Heroes Elevating Real Madrid: Joselu’s Emergence and Rodrygo’s Struggles

Real Madrid’s remarkable start to the season has been largely credited to players stepping up when needed, even in the face of limited squad depth. Jude Bellingham has been a standout, quickly becoming a prominent figure at the club. His performance has exceeded all expectations, making him a potential face of the team in just a few months.

Another player making waves is Joselu, who has defied early skepticism. Initially dismissed by some, the Spaniard has silenced doubters with his contributions.

Joselu, currently on loan from Espanyol, has made a significant impact. According to Transfermarkt, he has amassed 4 goals and provided 2 assists in 10 appearances, totaling 536 minutes of action—a commendable return for the Spanish international. Despite this, he has not secured a regular starting role under Carlo Ancelotti, but that may change soon.

On the other hand, Rodrygo, who started the season as a regular starter for the first time in his Real Madrid career, has been disappointing. With just one goal and one assist to his name, he is enduring a nine-game goalless streak since the season opener against Athletic Bilbao.

Rodrygo’s underwhelming performances have raised questions about his place in the starting lineup. If his form does not improve swiftly, it appears increasingly likely that Joselu may replace him as the starter in the team.