Brazilian forward Rodrygo has disclosed that the team have so much quality players capable of turning a game around after their 3-0 win over Braga in Wednesday’s UEFA Champions League group stage at the Santiago Bernabeu.
Recall that Brahim Diaz scored the first goal of the game in the 27th minute of the first half.
Vinicius Jr and Rodrygo scored a goal each in the second half to seal the victory.
With the win Real Madrid have earned a place in this season’s round of 16.
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Rodrygo was named Man of the Match for his efforts in the game.
Rodrygo said he was happy to get a goal in the encounter.
“I’m really happy, it was a perfect game, three goals and a clean sheet,” realmadrid.com quoted Rodrygo as saying.
“I’m delighted because I got a goal, I set one up and first and foremost because Real Madrid are into the round of 16. I want to thank the gaffer. We have to appreciate the people who look out for us when we’re not at our best. I wasn’t having my best spell but he was always there, saying the right things and encouraging me. It was my duty to score and thank him for all he he’s done.
“We have so much quality if we’re in good shape. It’s unusual for us not to score. We haven’t been at our best in that sense but we’re working hard and trying to improve on it. Everything went right today and I hope we can keep that up into the upcoming games.”
Los Blancos did defeat Braga 2-1 in the first leg of this tie on October 24.
Real Madrid have scored in all their European home games since 2018 scoring in all 25 games at the Santiago Bernabeu.
They remain top of the standings in Group C of the Champions League with a 100 percent record of four wins in four games.
Rodrygo has two goals and one assist in four Champions League games this term.
