A statistic no striker ever wants to own has just called out Rodrygo Goes. After the match against Girona, the Brazilian star has officially tied the record for the longest goal drought in the proud history of Real Madrid.
📉 30 matches, 1,339 minutes, and a frightening silence
The past year has truly been a nightmare for Rodrygo. Once expected to become one of the world’s elite attacking threats, the 24-year-old is now enduring a severe slump with no end in sight.
After failing to score against Girona, Rodrygo extended his goalless streak to 30 consecutive official matches across all competitions. To understand how serious this is, look at the key timeline milestones:
His last Champions League goal came on March 4, 2025, against Atletico Madrid in the first leg of the Round of 16.
In La Liga, his most recent goal was on January 19, 2025, against Las Palmas. Since then, he has played 1,339 minutes without celebrating a single goal.
Rodrygo breaks a record nobody wants
📊 On par with the “disaster” Mariano Diaz
This dreadful statistic places Rodrygo in the “sad hall of fame” of the club’s history. He now shares the record for the longest goalless streak by a Real Madrid forward (30 matches) with Mariano Diaz.
However, in terms of efficiency, Rodrygo is arguably even more disappointing. During his 30-match drought, Mariano played only 986 minutes (mostly as a substitute), while Rodrygo has been given 1,339 minutes yet still couldn’t find the net. Previously, the record belonged to Rafa Maranon in 1970 with 29 matches (1,426 minutes).
If this continues, Rodrygo faces a very high chance of being dropped to the bench by coach Alonso.
⚠️ Red alert: One more match and he will “own” the unwanted record
Rodrygo’s situation is putting coach Xabi Alonso in a difficult position. Last summer, Rodrygo refused to leave, choosing instead to stay and fight for his spot in the new era. But the reality on the pitch is working against him.
If Rodrygo fails to score in the next match, he will surpass Mariano Diaz and solely hold the record for the longest goalless streak by a Real Madrid forward in history.
From a Champions League hero, Rodrygo is gradually becoming a burden. Will Xabi Alonso have enough patience to let him break the “curse,” or will he send him to the bench to make room for more hungry players?
The pressure weighing on the Brazilian star has never been heavier.