A Real Madrid star who is linked to Manchester City has reportedly chosen not to play in El Clasico.
The star was an unused replacement, because Real Madrid suffered a 4-3 defeat to Barcelona, who are now seven points for them at the top of Laliga.
It is claimed that the individual was not willing to appear because he did not feel that he had the energy or state of mind to play. He had struggled with illness earlier, but was involved in training prior to the fixture.
Kylian Mbappe really scored a hat trick, but it was not enough to prevent Barcelona from securing all three points.
Eric Garcia and Lamine Yamal came to the Score Blade for Barcelona, with Raphinha who hit a brace.
With three games left, the real appearance is set to miss the competition title.
Rodrygo, who was associated with City, chose not to play against Barcelona, as reported by Marca.
The wing player has been on Real since 2019, but his time at the club may be coming to an end soon.
Rodrygo could attract interest from various Premier League clubs if he chooses to leave.
It is expected that the Brazilian Arda Guler would have replaced in the starting line -up against Barcelona if he had been to its sharpest.
Prior to the game, real boss Carlo Ancelotti had suggested that Rodrygo could appear as he said: 'Rodrygo is back and trains well. It is available. We don't have many options for the starting eleven, but those who are in the team can start. Rodrygo is an option for the starting eleven, such as Arda. '
However, when afterwards it was asked why Rodrygo was not involved, Ancelotti suggested that there was a risk that he was still an injury.
Ancelotti said: “He recovered, but didn't feel good. He turns it on for 6 or 7 minutes and he would only be injured. '
Rodrygo has brought a prominent place for really this season – he has made 50 performances in all competitions and has scored 13 goals, while giving ten assists.
In total, during his time in the Club Rodrygo, 267 performed performances for Real and scored 68 goals.
He won the Champions League twice, three times Laliga and the Copa del Rey once.
City will want to strengthen their team while watching the Premier League title next season.