Brazilian star Rodrigo scored two goals in two halves. Real Madrid is flying in these two goals. Los Blancos beat Athletic Club 2-0 in Spanish La Liga on Sunday night. With this victory, Carlo Ancelotti’s men strengthened their position at the top of the La Liga points table.
After 30 matches, Real Madrid’s points are 75. Barcelona is second with 67 points from the same number of matches. That means Real is 8 points ahead of Barca. Girona, who created a surprise at the start of the season, have 65 points in 30 games. Athletic Bilbao in fourth place with 56 points in 30 matches.
After the match, brace scorer Rodrigo said, “It was a special day for me. It is always very important for me to score goals in this Real Madrid jersey. I am very happy to contribute to this victory.’
He also said, “The movement of the first goal was just the way I like it. I like to come in with the ball and then take a shot on goal. I want to score more goals like this. We are now at the very end of La Liga. Wins and full points are very much needed at this time. Only then can I get closer to winning the title.’
Rodrigo scored the first goal in the 8th minute of the match. He received the ball near the corner on the left side. Then he quickly came forward with the ball in the box. Atlético’s defense could not stop him in any way. He put the ball in Bilbao’s net with a great shot. In the 73rd minute Jude Bellingham came forward with the ball from the counter attack and passed to Rodrigo. That is what Rodrigo tied to the net of the Athletic Club.
As a result of this loss, Athletic Club is a stumbling block in the dream of playing in the Champions League next year. They are only 1 point ahead of Atlético Madrid even though they are fourth. Atletico Madrid will move up to fourth place if they win against Villarreal today.
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