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Barcelona beat Real Madrid 3-2 in the Spanish Super Cup final, with a late deflection off Raul Asencio helping Barca seal the win after Vinicius Jr. had Madrid level, while Madrid’s defense and key errors from Rodrygo and Asencio exposed Xabi Alonso’s side in a second straight final defeat.
Real Madrid advanced to the Spanish Super Cup final after defeating Atlético Madrid 2-1 in the semi-final, with key goals from Valverde and Rodrygo, and will face Barcelona in the final.
Following Kai Havertz's injury, Arsenal is considering signing new players such as Eberechi Eze, Ademola Lookman, and Rodrygo to strengthen their squad and cover the loss, with potential moves influenced by financial constraints and player availability.
Tottenham has entered the race to sign Real Madrid forward Rodrygo, who is also being pursued by Arsenal and Liverpool, with Tottenham preparing a €90 million offer amid signs he may leave due to limited playing time at Madrid.
Borussia Dortmund will face Real Madrid in the UEFA Champions League final on June 1, 2024, at Wembley Stadium. Fans can watch the match via Paramount+, fuboTV, or DirecTV Stream. Real Madrid's Rodrygo recently clarified his commitment to the club after comments about his future were taken out of context.
Real Madrid and Manchester City played out a thrilling 3-3 draw in the Champions League, with goals from Bernardo Silva, Eduardo Camavinga, Rodrygo, Phil Foden, Josko Gvardiol, and Federico Valverde. Rodrygo's impact and City's recovery were key talking points, while Erling Haaland had a tough night. Both managers praised their teams' performances, with Carlo Ancelotti expressing satisfaction and Pep Guardiola emphasizing the need for calmness.
Real Madrid's Vinícius Júnior, Rodrygo, and Jude Bellingham consoled tearful Yan Couto after a challenging match against Girona, demonstrating sportsmanship and empathy that transcended club rivalries. Despite a difficult performance, Couto found solace in their support, highlighting the spirit of football as a brotherhood beyond competition. The incident serves as a valuable lesson for Couto as he continues to develop and pursue his potential, potentially even at Real Madrid.
Brazilian forward Rodrygo revealed that he received racist insults on social media following Brazil's 1-0 World Cup qualifying defeat to Argentina. The match was delayed due to clashes between Brazilian police and Argentine fans. Rodrygo expressed his frustration with the racist abuse, stating that racists are always active and that his social media accounts were flooded with insults. His teammate Vinícius Júnior, who has also been a target of racist abuse, showed support for Rodrygo.
Real Madrid came from behind to beat Sevilla 2-1 in LaLiga, with Rodrygo scoring both goals. The pitch was affected by a pre-match downpour, but Real Madrid adjusted in the second half. The match was played on Saturday to give Sevilla more rest ahead of the Europa League final. Real Madrid have several decent options for freekick takers, including Rodrygo. Dani Ceballos was lucky to avoid serious injury after a bad tackle from Marcos Acuña. Álvaro Rodríguez had a mixed performance after coming on as a substitute.
Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti praised Rodrygo's performance as a centre-forward in their 2-1 comeback win over Sevilla, stating that he has the quality to play in that position despite not having the build for aerial duels. Ancelotti also spoke about Álvaro Rodríguez's performance and the Asensio exit reports. He wished Sevilla luck for the Europa League final and praised the atmosphere at the Estadio Ramón Sánchez-Pizjuán.
Real Madrid defeated Rayo Vallecano 2-1 in LaLiga, with Karim Benzema and Rodrygo scoring for the hosts. The match was marked by support for Vinicius Junior, who was racially abused during the weekend's loss to Valencia. Real's players wore shirts with Vinicius' number, while both teams' captains wore anti-racism armbands. Vinicius was not part of the squad due to a knee issue, but joined his teammates on the pitch for a standing ovation after the match.
Real Madrid defeated Osasuna 2-1 in the 2023 Copa del Rey Final. Vinicius Junior was the standout player, causing problems for the opposition defense with his dribbling and movement. Rodrygo scored both goals for Real Madrid, while Dani Carvajal was solid in defense. Karim Benzema missed a chance to score and was replaced by Antonio Rudiger. Luka Modric and Marco Asensio also made appearances as substitutes.
Real Madrid have announced their starting lineup for the La Liga match against Girona, with Rodrygo starting in the center of the offensive line. The match is crucial for Los Blancos to maintain momentum ahead of the Copa del Rey Final and the Champions League Semifinals against Manchester City. The match will be available to watch on Movistar La Liga and ESPN+.
Real Madrid's win against Chelsea in the Champions League was due to four key tactical themes, including Karim Benzema dropping deep and midfielders making forward runs, Federico Valverde defending against N'Golo Kante's runs, Vinicius Junior being put one-v-one against Wesley Fofana, and Rodrygo's roaming movement to get combinations between the front three. Real Madrid's varied attacking team and clever adaptations in games allowed them to control opponents and secure a spot in the Champions League semi-finals.
Real Madrid beat Chelsea 2-0 in the second leg of their Champions League quarter-final to progress to the semi-finals with a 3-1 aggregate victory. Rodrygo scored both goals for Real Madrid, with the second being a sublime team effort involving Valverde and Vinicius Junior. Chelsea had their chances, with Kante and Havertz both coming close, but were unable to find the back of the net. Real Madrid will now face either Liverpool or Porto in the semi-finals.