Rodrygo scores a brace to bring Madrid closer to the title
Rodrygo Goes scores a brace for Real against Espanyol in just 45 minutes. The Brazilian, with his right foot, beat Diego Lopez twice and brought 'Los Blancos' closer to the league title.
Madrid knew that just a point would be enough to win the title, but the 'Merengues' came out for the game against Espanyol. And after half an hour, Rodrygo brought his team closer to the title with a great goal.
Marcelo appeared on the left flank and, through a tangle of defenders, lifted his head and slipped a pass to his compatriot. The former Santos player, already inside the area, put it inside Diego Lopez's far post.
The Brazilian's goal was his fifth so far this season. So far, the striker had scored four goals in 42 games.
The Brazilian also scored the second goal for his team in the 33rd minute to put Real Madrid 2-0 up after good play with Marcelo.
On this second chance, which was the Brazilian's brace, he faked several times with the ball in his possession before picking the area of the goal that was worst for Diego Lopez. He was caught off guard by his opponent's strike, so he had no chance to prevent the 2-0 lead.