Real Madrid 3-0 victory over Brest Friday night helped the Merengues finish 11th in the UEFA Champions League rankings, ensuring a favorable seeding in the forthcoming playoff draw.
Indeed, the men in white failed to finish in the top eight, but Rodrygo’s brace, combined with Jude Bellingham’s goal, allowed them earn three crucial points, putting them in a playoff round against either Celtic or Manchester City.
Rodrygo comments on the victory.
Real Madrid winger Rodrygo addressed the media following his match-winning brace, adding that the club performed admirably on the night.
“We understood how essential it was to win today. It’s a huge victory, and we performed exceptionally well once again. I’m quite pleased to have scored two goals.”
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“This is Real Madrid; everyone here is capable of performing well. “We have to keep doing this, with everyone working hard to help the team,” he continued. According to Madrid sport.
The teenager was then asked about Real Madrid finishing outside the top eight, and he answered,
“It was our goal, but we struggled in a few games. It has already happened; it is up to us to keep working and improving as we are.”
Finally, he revealed his assessment on his chosen opponent for the playoffs, with Los Blancos poised to ace either Manchester City or Celtic.
“We were talking about that at the end, but I tried to focus only on this game and score goals.
“Whoever draws us is going to be difficult, as always, but we must persevere. All matches against City are extremely challenging. “Whatever it is, they will be extremely difficult games,” he added.
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