When a player starts skipping El Clasico, you know something big is going down.
And in Rodrygo’s case, it’s more than just frustration — it’s personal.
The Brazilian forward is reportedly ready to pack his bags and call time on his Real Madrid chapter after feeling sidelined both on and off the pitch.
El Clasico Drama Sparks Questions
Rodrygo was nowhere to be seen during Madrid’s crucial 4-3 loss to Barcelona at the Nou Camp.
It wasn’t an injury.
It wasn’t squad rotation.
According to sources, he flat-out refused to play.
That decision might have cost Los Blancos more than just three points — it may have opened the door for a full-blown transfer saga this summer.
With Barca now seven points clear in LaLiga and only three games left, Madrid’s title hopes are basically toast.
But the real story is brewing off the field.
Not Happy with the New Spotlight
Rodrygo, 24, has reportedly grown frustrated with how the spotlight at Madrid has shifted.
Ever since Jude Bellingham and Kylian Mbappé joined the club, the Brazilian says he’s felt pushed out of the picture.
He had dreams of leading the team alongside Vinícius Jr., but now he finds himself pushed to the sidelines — both figuratively and literally.
Bellingham, who arrived from Dortmund in 2023, hit the ground running and quickly became a media darling in Spain.
Mbappé, of course, came with even more hype and a monster scoring record — 38 goals this season alone.
And all that attention hasn’t sat well with Rodrygo.
Squad Shake-Ups Leave Rodrygo on the Outside
With that kind of star power, Carlo Ancelotti had to juggle a few things to keep everyone happy.
That meant tweaking his tactics — and unfortunately for Rodrygo, it meant less game time.
He was pushed out wide or left out altogether as Ancelotti began favoring a front three of Vinícius, Bellingham, and Mbappé.
While those names shine, the overall performance of the team hasn’t quite
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