Real Madrid manager Xabi Alonso has once again defended his decision to bench Rodrygo in his side’s Club World Cup semifinal defeat to Paris Saint-Germain.

Real Madrid manager Xabi Alonso has dismissed transfer rumours surrounding Rodrygo after the forward was left out of Wednesday’s 4-0 defeat to Paris Saint-Germain.

Real Madrid suffered a 4-0 thrashing against PSG in the semifinals of the Club World Cup on Wednesday at New Jersey's MetLife Stadium. It was a dominant performance from the Parisians as they took control of the game right from the start. For the fifth consecutive match, Rodrygo Goes didn't earn a start for Real Madrid.

While much of the attention centers on Kylian Mbappe’s reunion with his former club, Real Madrid manager Xabi Alonso has already set the tone with a firm message. The world will be watching as Real Madrid and Paris Saint-Germain collide in the Club World Cup semifinal,

Real Madrid lost 4-0 to Paris Saint-Germain in the semifinals of the Club World Cup on Wednesday, officially ending this season without a trophy

Paris Saint-Germain manager Luis Enrique has told the press that it would be unfair to judge Xabi Alonso and Real Madrid off their Club World Cup semi-final, in which they were beaten comfortably by