For a fifth consecutive contest, Rodrygo did not earn a start for Xabi Alonso's Real Madrid.

The Spanish giants unceremoniously fell 4-0 to PSG in the Club World Cup semifinals, a game Trent Alexander-Arnold missed with an injury.

"I didn’t play Rodrygo for a technical decision," Alonso told reporters in the mixed zone after the match.

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Rodrygo began his professional career with Brazilian club Santos.

Rodrygo did not feature for Real Madrid against PSG.

Madrid eventually won the contest and defeated Liverpool 1-0 in the final.

In 270 matches for Real Madrid, Rodrygo scored 68 goals.