Real Madrid Castilla coach Raul has explained holding back Alvaro Rodriguez.

After last season's success, the Uruguay U20 striker has struggled this term and came off the bench to head home in the weekend 1-1 draw with Cueta.

Raul later explained, "I'm happy that he went out and scored a goal, but he needs a lot of continuity in his weekly work and we are looking for his best version.

"He is not at the level he can reach, that is why he is starting from the bench. Because he's not ready for much more than 45 or 30 minutes.

"Let's hope he can complete weeks with more confidence."