Real Madrid has made their name for dramatic and adrenaline-filled comebacks in Europe in the past decade, but on Wednesday evening their victory over Manchester City stood out because of his one-sided character. The praise flowed to Real Madrid and their stars.
Kylian Mbappe took the most headlines, in what some called his 'first big night' in Real Madrid and took the game ball home thanks to a hat trick. After the match, Jude Bellingham did have friendly words for the Frenchman, but had more of them for Brazilian attacker Rodrygo, often seen as the lowest profile of their attacking quartet.
'Rodrygo, you know, so underestimated. For me he is probably the most gifted, the most talented player in the team. The things he can do with football, you know that you are rumbling in the training, and he will shoot the ball up, and you are something like: “How did he do that?” I turn and try to do it and so on. “
“I think Rodrygo, something else to name, he is the one who probably sacrifices the most. It is pretty clear that his favorite position is left. It is important to note that he also does a lot for the team, defensively on the right, which is not his favorite. But he never complains, you know, he can just continue, and that is the way we have to continue, “Bellingham explained to CBS Sports Golazo.
Henry, who had praised Rodrygo's contribution before the competition, was equally complementary for Bellingham for emphasizing those attributes. After the game, Carlo Ancelotti referred to the game as the best version of Real Madrid who was seen the entire season, while the Italian coach would also praise the working speed, not only from Rodrygo, but also of the entire front four, including Bellingham.
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