“We could have scored more goals”

Rodrygo, in his analysis of the match in the mixed zone of the Santiago Bernabeu, described Real Madrid's slender lead going into the Metropolitano as “very important”. “Very important result, we knew we had to win at home and take the lead. The match was very difficult, we suffered at times, but the most important thing is that we won. We could have scored more goals to have more peace of mind, but now it's time to think about the second leg”.

The No 11 scored a great goal just four minutes into the derby, “It was a very good move with Fede, which we do a lot in training. He understood perfectly my movement of attacking the back and then I fired a left-footed shot that I also train a lot and that came out very well”.

The Brazilian striker made a positive assessment of the 2-1 victory. “It's always important to take the lead, but we know it's slender and the match there is going to be very difficult as always. We have to be very focused, as we were tonight, and we defended very well. We conceded a goal that wasn't in our plan. We will have to defend well and attack,” he said.

“The coach, since the beginning of the season, has asked us to make a lot of sacrifices because we know the quality we have. And to attack, we know what we can do. It's harder for us to defend. Brahim and I have had to defend a lot because we play on the wings. The coach asks us for this attitude and we are trying to improve,” he said, highlighting the defensive work done.

 

March 4, 2025