Rodrygo: the decisive star on the big days in the shadow of Vinicius

The vulnerability shown by Barcelona against Manchester United and Almeria is fueling Real Madrid’s belief in landing a shot that could bring them closer to the Copa del Rey title and give them hope of a return to La Liga. It seems that the failure of Carlo Ancelotti’s team in the derby against Atlético has been forgotten Rodrygo is going He re-emerges after recovering in record time from a torn left buttock to bring ideas back to his attack.

The São Paulo winger, who lives in the shadow of Vinicius Júnior and has yet to establish himself in the lineups, is an expert at finding streaks in the most important games. His competition was more than decisive for winning the fourteenth Champions League. He appeared to send the quarter-final against Chelsea into extra time and also knocked Manchester City out with a double at a huge discount.

His gift was also noticed in critical moments this season. In the quarter-finals of the Copa del Rey, he saved his team against Atlético de Madrid, which they also beat in extra time, he scored against El Ahli in the semi-finals of the Mundialito de Clubes, and Barcelona were also his victims in the two-legged league. first round. Although the coach only let him start in the 85th minute, he missed and converted the penalty that secured the final 3-1 at the Bernabéu.

Ten goals and eight assists

The Madrid Coliseum hopes to witness another big day for the capital footballer tonight. In the team where Benzema and Vinicius monopolize the leading roleRodrygo has ten goals and eight assists in 2330 minutes of play this season.