Rodrygo Goes, Real Madrid’s versatile striker, starts the friendly against Senegal this Saturday, November 15, 2025, at 1pm (Brasília time), at the Emirates Stadium, in London. The game is part of the International Friendly Games, preparatory to the 2026 World Cup, with Carlo Ancelotti choosing the Brazilian as a starter in the offensive midfield. At 24 years old, Rodrygo arrived after brace in the 5-0 rout of South Korea in October, aiming to contribute to Brazil’s first victory over the Africans.
The match tests the cohesion of the Canarian attack, with Rodrygo playing on the left or centrally.
- Brazil’s probable lineup in 4-2-3-1: Ederson; Wesley, Marquinhos, Gabriel Magalhães, Caio Henrique; Casemiro, Bruno Guimarães; Estêvão, Paquetá, Rodrygo; Vinícius Júnior.
- Senegal in 4-3-3: Édouard Mendy; Antoine Mendy, Kalidou Koulibaly, Moussa Niakhaté, El Hadji Diouf; Pape Gueye, Idrissa Gueye, Illiman Ndiaye; Sadio Mané, Ismaila Sarr, Nicolas Jackson.
Rodrygo’s numbers for the national team in 2025
Rodrygo scored four goals in eight appearances for SeleBrazilian tion this year.
He scored two against South Korea in October and one each in the qualifiers against Chile and Paraguay.
With three assists, the player maintains an average of 0.88 contributions per game, forming part of the offensive trio with Vinícius and Estêvão.
Where to watch Brazil x Senegal live
The transmission takes place on TV Globo on an open network and on SporTV on a closed channel, starting at 12:30 pm.
Globoplay provides online streaming for subscribers, with analysis and replays available.
The CBF website offers live statistics, accessible on mobile devices.
Best moment in Rodrygo’s career
The 2021/22 phase represented Rodrygo’s initial peak at Real Madrid, with 17 goals in 52 games played.
He contributed seven assists this season, including decisive goals in the Champions League against Chelsea and Manchester City in the semi-finals.
The Brazilian was a key player in winning La Liga and the European Super Cup, consolidating his adaptation to Spanish football.
For the national team, the highlight came in the 2021 Copa América, with starting and assisting in the final.
At Santos, in 2018, his debut at age 17 with a hat-trick against Atlético-MG marked the beginning of his ascension.
This European sequence elevated its versionability as a pointer or false 9.
Current performance and numbers for Real Madrid
Rodrygo has two goals in ten appearances for Real Madrid in La Liga 2025/26, with 255 minutes played.
He has registered zero assists so far, but stands out in terms of touches in the box (29) and shots (10).
Compared to the previous season, with 17 goals, the focus is now on rotation in attack with Mbappé and Vinícius.
- Goals in La Liga: 0 in 10 games, with 2 starts.
- In the Champions League: 2 goals in 3 matches.
- Total touches: 246, with an emphasis on progression.
The striker has an average rating of 7.02, supporting the team’s leadership in the championship.
Rodrygo’s expected impact on the game
Ancelotti positions Rodrygo in the offensive midfield to rotate with Estêvão and Paquetá, exploring spaces in the Senegalese defense.
His movement can create chances for Vinícius, adding depth to the Brazilian attack in transitions.
In history, Brazil drew 1-1 with Senegal in 2019, and Rodrygo emerges as an offensive difference maker today.
Analysts expect a goal from him, with odds of 1.45 for a Canarinho victory and a prediction of 2 to 1.
Recent selection historytions
Brazil has won three of its last five games, including 5-0 over South Korea.
Senegal remains unbeaten in four matches, with 4-0 against Mauritania.
- Brazil’s last five: Victories over Chile (3-0), Paraguay (1-0), Korea (5-0); defeats to Japan (2-3), Bolivia (0-1).
- Senegal: Victories over South Sudan (5-0), Congo (3-2), Mauritania (4-0), Sudan (2-0); draw with Egypt (1-1).
