With three LaLiga titles, two Champions Leagues and a goal every two-and-a-half games, Rodrygo deserves far more plaudits than he gets.
Vinicius Jr. was one of the stars on the night for Real Madrid as they defeated RB Salzburg 5-1 in the UEFA Champions League on Wednesday.The Brazilian, returning to the team after missing the
Kylian Mbappe, Vinicius Jr, and Rodrygo all found the back of the net as Real Madrid managed a 5-1 win against RB Salzburg in the UEFA Champions League on Janua
Rodrygo scores his second goal of the night to put Real Madrid 2-0 up against Red Bull Salzburg thanks a "brilliant" assist from Jude Bellingham.
Madrid smelled blood and punished Salzburg in the second half, with Kylian Mbappe seizing on an error by goalkeeper Janis Blaswich in the 48th minute. Vinicius Jr then cut into the box for Los Blancos’ fourth in the 55th minute and wrapped up the rout in the 77th minute, his 100th and 101st goals for the club.
Rodrygo Goes was happy with his double in Real Madrid's rout of Champions League opponents RB Salzburg. Rodrygo is hoping the manner of the 5-1 victory can spark a winning run. "It's a very important day for us. I'm confident and pleased to score again and help the team. It was a special night.”
Rodrgyo and Vinicius Junior sparkled as Real Madrid eased into the knock-out rounds of the Champions League. Holders Real Madrid hammered Salzburg 5-1 on Wednesday to secure a top-24 finish in the Champions League's league phase.
Real Madrid need a positive result to keep alive their hopes of an automatic place in the UEFA Champions League knockout stages.
Holders Real Madrid hammered RB Salzburg 5-1 in a Champions League clash in the Spanish capital on Wednesday thanks to doubles from Brazilian forwards Rodrygo and Vinicius Jr either side of a goal by Kylian Mbappe.
There were blemishes, a yellow card but two goals for the Brazil star as Real Madrid powered past Salzburg to stay in hunt for top eight
This victory will give us a lot of confidence to face the challenges ahead of us”, added the scorer of the first two goals against Salzburg.