Rodrygo Goes came on and saved the day as a second-half substitute when Real Madrid faced Inter at Valdebebas, scoring the third goal in a 3-2 win, and it was assumed that Zinedine Zidane would give him some more opportunities in the following matches.
After all, it was Rodrygo's goal that effectively kept Real Madrid's dreams of Champions League qualification alive. But, the truth is that the 19-year-old has always performed better in Europe than he has done in LaLiga Santander.
It was in Istanbul, away to Galatasaray, last year that the Brazilian truly announced himself to Los Blancos' supporters, and then he netted a hat-trick when the Turkish club came to the Spanish capital. Rodrygo even started the second leg of the Champions League last-16 tie away to Manchester City, assisting Karim Benzema for Real Madrid's goal on the night.
However, Rodrygo has not yet gained Zidane's confidence. He has started only twice this season - in the first game of the season against Real Sociedad, and then in the Champions League defeat to Shakhtar Donetsk. In total he has played a total of 223 minutes, and his goal against Inter led to him playing 26 minutes away to Valencia in a match that was already beyond Real Madrid's reach.
In spite of this, the forward has never given up; he has simply focused on being prepared for when his next opportunity arrives. At the end of the day, Rodrygo has scored five of his eight Real Madrid goals in the Champions League. Not a bad record for a player who will not turn 20 until January 9.
Rodrygo is firmly in Brazil's plans moving forward, both with the senior team and the Olympic side, and he is ready to show Zidane and Real Madrid that he is ready to take the next step up, perhaps starting away to Inter on Wednesday night.
yayuyuyai
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you are totally wrong . Rodrygo neutral position is LW same as Vini.
You're absolutely right about that.
LanggarLari
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Because they play in different positions. Vini plays more because Hazard has been dealing with injuries and covid.
you are totally wrong . Rodrygo neutral position is LW same as Vini.
yayuyuyai
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i dont understand why Zidane always play vinicius not Rodrygo
Because they play in different positions. Vini plays more because Hazard has been dealing with injuries and covid.
Fewabdilor
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Perez should employ many of these Madrid fans in place of Zidane. Zidane is the coach of Real Madrid, he chooses who starts.
Sssmansy
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Zidane : Hae Rodrigo I don’t knw how u do it but go out there and do it again
lukacopt
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Rodrygo is better than both Vini and Asensio still Zidane has given him very few minutes this season
rodrigo still need to learn and his physical abilities need to increase...that's why Zz is protecting him.
Socbdnptu
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Aleonhkss
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,let him be our No9 tonight please!! he has a great finish head, left foot / right foot!! he will score some goals tonight given such a chance!!!
Jutciknrtz
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500 goals?? Are you high?
That's hypotheticals oldman, go to school and learn it.
DavidsonCounty
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Here we go again with more baseless articles throwing shade on the highly decorated coach of Real Madrid. show some respect on the name people...his name is Zinedine Zidane and it's no easy feat being the coach of global superstars. Hala Madrid!
agree 💯 .
Babayaga259
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next season there is a chance that haaland will arrive here and high chances for mbappe to be signed by real
I dont think halaand will move until he's 22 thats what his or his fathers statement was but mbappe will come for sure
Akekala
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Here we go again with more baseless articles throwing shade on the highly decorated coach of Real Madrid. show some respect on the name people...his name is Zinedine Zidane and it's no easy feat being the coach of global superstars. Hala Madrid!
Omkar_rmcf
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Madrid doesn't have a player who always scores, like Ronaldo. we have players who play good on their day. so rotating the squad is the only way.
i hope you are right 👍👍
iamsomeonehe
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Madrid doesn't have a player who always scores, like Ronaldo. we have players who play good on their day. so rotating the squad is the only way.
next season there is a chance that haaland will arrive here and high chances for mbappe to be signed by real
Omkar_rmcf
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Madrid doesn't have a player who always scores, like Ronaldo. we have players who play good on their day. so rotating the squad is the only way.
dizmnotyz
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zz needs mental restructure
mzeereal
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Rodrygo is fantastic and he need more game time.. But Madrid is just full of players and this is reducing his chances to prove himself.. Keep the good work going Rodrygo 🔥
LanggarLari
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i dont understand why Zidane always play vinicius not Rodrygo
LloydAndreJr110
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If you don’t want Rodrygo zidane well take him I don’t see why you won’t play him
usco50
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hope zidane plays him tonight
bamabikst
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Rodrygo is better than both Vini and Asensio still Zidane has given him very few minutes this season
good to notice
Al-lutfy
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I'm happy real Madrid fans are seeing things now, vini, hazard and asensio don't has the right to start ahead of rodrygo... rodrygo always look like player that will score, unlike those 3... you'd be wondering if real Madrid are playing to score.
some people thought I'm not a Madrid fan but, I have been supporting them through thin and thick time 2002 is not small but, these I always want to cry watching real play... seeing benzema, hazard, vini and asensio on the field is like breakup. hazard is not half of Mariano, I'm telling you. the guy look serious. but after fans will come out to say; vini is still young, at what age? cant you see harland, fati mbappe and other youngster scoring screamer after, another set of fans will say, they're not giving them chance, until they play 1000games in a roll before we notice they are not good. the only player that has not gotten chance at real Madrid is rodrygo and when he plays, he play out of position. I just hope real sell hazard,asensio and vini. it's modern game there is nothing special in scoring good goal. 21 years old player are getting over 100 goals these day. unlike cr7 days where 21 years return is 12 or 7.
Nuwkmort
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the article is not comparing them bro they are both in a learning process be patient
on point
bamabikst
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for me Rodrigo is better than vinicius and I don't know why he cannot be starting every game
stop comparing them they both in a learning process
bamabikst
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Rodrygo is better than both Vini and Asensio still Zidane has given him very few minutes this season
the article is not comparing them bro they are both in a learning process be patient
buoabelopt
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vini waz hyped early de sym thing rodrygo is experiencin
no but this guy told right, Rodrygo for sure has better finishing. and for Brazil U-23 recently he played as a no. 9 and scored 2 goals
buoabelopt
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I'm happy real Madrid fans are seeing things now, vini, hazard and asensio don't has the right to start ahead of rodrygo... rodrygo always look like player that will score, unlike those 3... you'd be wondering if real Madrid are playing to score.
very true
buoabelopt
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Rodrygo is better than both Vini and Asensio still Zidane has given him very few minutes this season
nebalmrtuy
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for me Rodrigo is better than vinicius and I don't know why he cannot be starting every game
Morhh
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Zidane has given this Vinicius kid too many opportunities, most are underutilized. He rarely uses Rodrygo, eventhough it is clearly apparent that Rodrygo has more composure and is more mature. Rodrygo can score 500 goals in a match, as long as Zidane doesn't favor him, he will be benched the next game..
500 goals?? Are you high?
Morhh
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I'm happy real Madrid fans are seeing things now, vini, hazard and asensio don't has the right to start ahead of rodrygo... rodrygo always look like player that will score, unlike those 3... you'd be wondering if real Madrid are playing to score.
I like this statement " You'd be wondering if Real Madrid are playing to score" Sad but true
my/world
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My star boy
CR7nly
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vini waz hyped early de sym thing rodrygo is experiencin
maybe
skrtelpraise
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I wish him luck... I like Brazilians a lot😊
Pakbcntu
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give this boy the no.9 role and see. he will score goals. he has the ability to finish properly that's the reason he has more goals than vini but still Zidane gives less game time to rodrygo
vini waz hyped early de sym thing rodrygo is experiencin
Al-lutfy
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I'm happy real Madrid fans are seeing things now, vini, hazard and asensio don't has the right to start ahead of rodrygo... rodrygo always look like player that will score, unlike those 3... you'd be wondering if real Madrid are playing to score.
Pakbcntu
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we hype young brazillians comparing thm 2 neymar, pele, ronaldinho etc. thy feel dat pressure
CR7nly
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give this boy the no.9 role and see. he will score goals. he has the ability to finish properly that's the reason he has more goals than vini but still Zidane gives less game time to rodrygo
Jutciknrtz
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Zidane has given this Vinicius kid too many opportunities, most are underutilized. He rarely uses Rodrygo, eventhough it is clearly apparent that Rodrygo has more composure and is more mature. Rodrygo can score 500 goals in a match, as long as Zidane doesn't favor him, he will be benched the next game..