Real Madrid began life under head coach Xabi Alonso at the Club World Cup, with their tournament coming to an end in devastating fashion in the semi-finals.

Real Madrid were recently eliminated from the Club World Cup following their disheartening 4-0 defeat against Paris Saint-Germain in the semifinal on July 9. The Club World Cup was Xabi Alonso's first competition since taking charge as Real Madrid's head coach in May following the dismissal of Carlo Ancelotti.

Despite his side’s struggles over the course of the 90 minutes, one member of Real’s ranks glued to the bench for the game’s entirety on Wednesday was the aforementioned Rodrygo.

Real Madrid want their players to play as a team, not just as stars.