Rodrygo maintains his love affair with Manchester City and ends his drought of 281 days and 32 matches without scoring a goal

281 days. 32 games. This is how it was presented Rodrygo goes at the party of Champions against him Manchester City. Some inappropriate figures for a footballer of his level. However, as luck would have it, Mbappé’s malaise left him with a hole in the starting XI in the most important match of the season. And he took full advantage of it.

It was the most unbalanced of Real Madrid in a first half hour of absolute domination of those of Xabi Alonso. He kept trying and eventually won the goal. His first since March 4 against Atlético de Madrid, in the quarter-finals of the last edition of the Champions.

A big goal. He received a pass from the right Bellinghamhe controlled it and crossed it perfectly, making Donnarumma’s stretch impossible.

The Brazilian kissed the shield. A weight was lifted from his shoulders. No wonder, it’s been nine months of drought. 1,415 minutes without breaking through the opposing goal.

A few minutes later, he got scared. He slipped, his right leg caught and twisted in a very ugly move that set off all the alarms. Fortunately, he was able to continue normally.

Favorite rival

Rodrygo ended his drought precisely against one of his favorite teams. Manchester City elevated him to the altars on one of the most magical nights in Real Madrid’s history and three years later, the Citizens allowed him to redeem himself.

In 2022 his love affair with the English begins. A double in added time which served to force extra time and the subsequent classification of Real Madrid.

Two seasons ago he was the protagonist again. He scored in the first leg of the quarter-final at the Bernabéu and equalized in the second leg at the Bernabéu. Etihad. Once again, his goals helped Real Madrid advance through the qualifying round and win the title. Champions.

Tonight’s was the fifth against those of Pep Guardiola throughout his career. The fourth at the Santiago Bernabéu. The Brazilian justified himself in the best possible way. And who knows if they will be able to find a place on the right wing, somewhat orphaned this season.