Rodrygo Sets Unwanted Real Madrid Record for Longest Goalless Run by an Attacker

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, | Updated: December 4, 2025

Key Takeaways:

On Wednesday, Rodrygo recorded his 31st consecutive appearance without scoring for Real Madrid, the longest goalless streak by an attacker in club history
Real Madrid secured a 3-0 victory away at Athletic Club, ending a three-game winless run in La Liga
Rodrygo was brought on as a substitute for the final 15 minutes but did not score, extending his total goalless minutes to 1,351

Historic Goalless Streak for Rodrygo

Rodrygo has officially taken sole possession of an unwanted record at Real Madrid, becoming the attacker with the longest goalless streak in the club’s history. The Brazilian forward’s drought was extended after he once more failed to find the net during Los Blancos’ away fixture against Athletic Club in Bilbao.

🚨 𝗨𝗡𝗕𝗘𝗟𝗜𝗘𝗩𝗔𝗕𝗟𝗘 𝗦𝗧𝗔𝗧: Rodrygo has now gone 31 matches without scoring a goal, the WORST EVER goalless streak by an attacker in Real Madrid history. ❌ pic.twitter.com/GXhkhYaQyX
— The Touchline | 𝐓 (@TouchlineX) December 3, 2025

Match Recap: Bilbao Triumph

Earlier this evening, Real Madrid returned to domestic action by travelling to the San Mamés Stadium for a La Liga contest with Ernesto Valverde’s Athletic Club. Xabi Alonso’s squad ended their three-match winless spell in the league with a convincing 3-0 victory.

Rodrygo’s Substitute Appearance

Rodrygo, aged 24, made his entrance as a substitute for the match’s closing 15 minutes. He struggled to convert any chances, which not only extended his goalless streak but also placed him into the club’s record books.