This Thursday (January 8th), in the semifinals of the Spanish Super Cup, Real Madrid triumphed over Atlético de Madrid 2-1, advancing to the final where they will face Barcelona.
The winning goal for Los Blancos came from Brazilian forward Rodrygo, following an opening goal by Fede Valverde, with Sorloth scoring a consolation for Atlético.
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Rodrygo has been a standout performer for Real Madrid lately, contributing numerous goals and assists. With this latest achievement, he joins club legend Sergio Ramos as a “nemesis” to their local rivals.
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Since the 2013/14 season, Rodrygo has become just the second player in Real Madrid’s history to score against Atlético Madrid in four different competitions.
This notable achievement highlights Rodrygo’s ability to excel in high-stakes matches and his significant impact in this historic rivalry, following in the footsteps of Sergio Ramos.
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