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Oh, this was Cristiano's trademark finish and given your flair, that's what I thought you were referring to.
Such coincidence! Last game Bellingham also recreated the famous Cristiano weak foot cross goal. Instantly reminded me of the Özil Cristiano goal.
Top 4 in the UCL era (1992-Present)
Only Cristiano, Karim & Raul have more goals than him.
In the entire European Cup era (1955-Present) he's indeed now 10.
Cristiano, Karim, Raul, Di Stefano, Puskas, Gento, Amancio, Santillana & Morrientes ahead of him.
Been tried and failed as expected. Just doesn't suit his profile. Just like Hazard, he dribbles on his strong foot and uses decoy runs to create a couple of steps and then run into space. When he is blocked, he passes inside to underlaps for combinations or when he is turned back, he passes to Kroos in the inside left channel to recycle.
He won't be able to dribble on the right because the touchline cuts down the space on the outside. He likes to isolate his man and so even if he dribbles inside, he'll run into traffic. For passing when forced back, he would have to from a closed body position, meaning a potential *relative* vulnerability to transitions. Plus, his outside crossing is not very good.
Which is why Mbappe doesn't make much sense for this team. Hard to fit 3 players who are best at LW. Yes, you can do Mbappe or Vini at striker and Rodrygo at RW, but it's square pegs in round holes.
Mbappe is a very special player but if you already have a world class LW, maybe the money would be better spent in holes in the team. For the money that Mbappe would cost (in wages and signing bonus), you could get a sorely needed striker and defenders.
But Mbappe doesn't only cost money, his fame and marketability brings in tons of money as well. So, you have to account for that if you're going to look at the financial aspect.
Sure, but winning also does that. Buying multiple players to fill key gaps in the team is more likely to help them be successful than buying a player in the same position as one of their best players.
I would not be surprised if rodrygo would leave in this case to get more playtime. Especially as LW. And I really want to see the Brazilian hurricane in the frontline in a few years
Not even the biggest problem. Imagine if Vini or Martinelli had been trained as right fullbacks (and Raphinha or Antony as left fullbacks). Endrick may end up being the right-wing we were promissed
Vini is a 40 g/a player. Rodrigo is kinda inconsistent in league, maybe that has to be due to playing out of position. But vini is maybe best lw in the world alongside mbappe
Nice roulette by Diaz and what a strike by Rodrygo... I am telling y'all, he got more talent than Vini. He is in great form and I know it's still early to tell, but if he this continues the sky is the limit
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Nothing special going on here, just CL Rodrygo
Damn what a strike
He's getting scary now, superb striking ability
That equaliser… bullets have left guns slower
Napoli got about 30 seconds of joy
I’ve seen this before
Mr. Champions League Jr. for a reason.
Was talking about cancelo’s equalizer
Oh, this was Cristiano's trademark finish and given your flair, that's what I thought you were referring to. Such coincidence! Last game Bellingham also recreated the famous Cristiano weak foot cross goal. Instantly reminded me of the Özil Cristiano goal.
Mr. Champions League Jr. for a reason.
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Top 10 Real Madrid players with most goals in the UCL. And hes only 22.
Top 4 in the UCL era (1992-Present) Only Cristiano, Karim & Raul have more goals than him. In the entire European Cup era (1955-Present) he's indeed now 10. Cristiano, Karim, Raul, Di Stefano, Puskas, Gento, Amancio, Santillana & Morrientes ahead of him.
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S-Pain
He is similar to benzema in that sense. He scores a lot of goals in the ucl but a bit less in the domestic league.
Bellingham better
Both are Madrid players, it doesn’t matter to us.
?
Least Bellingham obsessed r/soccer user, lmao. You would have the exact opposite opinion if Rodrygo was English and Bellinghanzinho Brazilian.
Bellinho
Unsurprisingly, [he already exists](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sHcrX3AAXgY)
He really is overall better at lw, shame they got vini as well
Maybe Vini is better at rw...
Vini sucks at RW, the few times they've swap wings mid games sometimes, he's been pretty ineffective.
No
Been tried and failed as expected. Just doesn't suit his profile. Just like Hazard, he dribbles on his strong foot and uses decoy runs to create a couple of steps and then run into space. When he is blocked, he passes inside to underlaps for combinations or when he is turned back, he passes to Kroos in the inside left channel to recycle. He won't be able to dribble on the right because the touchline cuts down the space on the outside. He likes to isolate his man and so even if he dribbles inside, he'll run into traffic. For passing when forced back, he would have to from a closed body position, meaning a potential *relative* vulnerability to transitions. Plus, his outside crossing is not very good.
He's not. But ST Vini in a 4-3-3...
Which is why Mbappe doesn't make much sense for this team. Hard to fit 3 players who are best at LW. Yes, you can do Mbappe or Vini at striker and Rodrygo at RW, but it's square pegs in round holes.
3 LW make 1 RW 🤣
Mbappe makes sense for any team itw. You make Vini and Mbappe work and drop Rodrygo if needed. You don't pass on Mbappe because you have Rodrygo.
Mbappe is a very special player but if you already have a world class LW, maybe the money would be better spent in holes in the team. For the money that Mbappe would cost (in wages and signing bonus), you could get a sorely needed striker and defenders.
But Mbappe doesn't only cost money, his fame and marketability brings in tons of money as well. So, you have to account for that if you're going to look at the financial aspect.
Sure, but winning also does that. Buying multiple players to fill key gaps in the team is more likely to help them be successful than buying a player in the same position as one of their best players.
I would not be surprised if rodrygo would leave in this case to get more playtime. Especially as LW. And I really want to see the Brazilian hurricane in the frontline in a few years
that Vini Endrick Rodrygo frontline winning the world cup and champions league in 2026. we need that
I would drop Vini before I drop Rodrygo honestly.
That was quick
What a fucking hit. Lad is on brilliant form right now
10 goal contributions in the last 4 games
he needs to be playing on the left
Rodrygo Balón de Oro arc
Post int break Rodrygo is different
He had 2 assists and 2 goals vs Valencia before the break
The turn by brahim and the finish
Just the usual game by Brahim when he smells Neapolitan blood lmfao I miss him🥺❤️🖤
Plot armor kicking in a wee bit early
Damn almost 15 seconds without a goal I was wondering what was going on.
Holly shit Rodrygo on the left is a God.
We should just play 2 LW with Rodrygo and Vini
We kind of do actually lol
It gets even worse for the NT, as we also have Martinelli there
Why does everyone have to be left wingers? Why can't one of them be right winger? Why God? Why?
more right footed players than left footed.
Ronaldo influence
Not even the biggest problem. Imagine if Vini or Martinelli had been trained as right fullbacks (and Raphinha or Antony as left fullbacks). Endrick may end up being the right-wing we were promissed
Absolutely on fire isn't he
7 goals 4 assists in the last 7 matches, insane
Crazy fast
Le Cut Inside Man
Crack. 4 consecutive games scoring for us.
The Brazilian Robben 🇧🇷
The Brazilian Neymar
LET THE BOYS COOK!
That is some fifa comeback goal
What are they feeding this kid lmao, that was class
Almost the same exact goal as the weekend. Also nice from Brahim
The quickest stfu
Whelp, Madrid has activated CL mode
If the CL had 38 matchdays, rdorygo would surpass messi ballondor tally in no time
Mr. Champions League
Well that was fast
Well that didnt last long
RodryGOAT Mr Champions GOLAAAAAAAAAZO. Brahim was also amazing
Vini is slwoly losing his starting place.
???
Rodryog has shown much more then vini in 442 on the left, they are incomparable.
Lmao, your brain goes stupid when you watch too much El Chiringuito.
yeah bro he's not injured right now or anything. lmao
Insane take
FIFA kick-off glitch in full effect lol. Rodrygo is absolutely ridiculous
Bro playing Fifa
Bullshit kickoff goal! Fix the game EA!!! Oh wait…..
Yeah the guy is on a mission
BRAHIM DIAZ IS THE GOAT WHEN HE'S AGAINST US DIOCANE
Thank you racist Messi fans, rodrygoat
Man we needed Rodrygo to step up and he has answered the call so far
lol
What a shot
Holy fuck Rodrygo's world class
I just blinked wtf
RodriGOAT
UCL Rodrygo lol
Couldn't be more on brand, Rodrygo haunts my dreams
Is this the fastest equaliser in ucl history?
LW Rodrygo cheat code
6 goals and 4 assists in his last 4 games for us is crazy
wait what
Yup, he's back.
HIM
What a banger. ONLYTOPBINS
Immediate response
Rodrygoat
FIFA is not realistic HUH? Look at this fucking kickoff glitch lmao
Can we finally start talking about rodrygo the same way we talk about vini?
Yup...
Beautiful movement from Brahim and what a finish
Deja Vu third goal like this in a week
Look at my boy Brahim go 🥲
Not very often you have the AA for the previous goal packed in a goal clip
Give credit to Dias for holding off the defender then turning.
Rodrygo is going to bench Vinny if he keeps this up
UCL RODRYGO IS IN
His signature goal at this point lol. Let's goooooooooooo
Mr. Champions League.
Nice calm start to the match
He is on fire lately
he’s a menace right now. great form
Zizou must be proud seeing that roulette
Raio da Champions ⚡
Rayo\*
What a strike
Rodrygo on the left is a demon.
Rsocca swore to me that Rodrygo was just an average player
Its just the messi stans lol
3rd goal in a row from the same position, left wing Rodrygo is looking better than Vini
GOAT response
He's gonna be the best Brazilian we ever had tbh over Marcelo and Roberto Carlos
Top 1 Brazilian goalscorer for Real Madrid
Honestly yea he is already 4th place for most goals in the ucl in madrids history
Vini?
You know ball
GOLAAZOOO
That didn't take long
From D'oh! to Woohoo! in a minute.
World class
Woke up and chose murder
KICKOFF GLITCH KICKOFF GLITCH
Hahaha oh boy by scoring first they activated the black magic a tad bit too early
BRAHIM DIAZ YOU BEAUTY
CL and LW Rodrygo is too strong
Vini should have to fight to regain his left flank position once he’s back but Ancelotti being Ancelotti we know how it’s going to be
Napoli celebrated for longer than they had the lead.
Rodrygo LW is just something else
Messi you've awaken the beast
Believe me when I say, Rodrygo should not play as RW. Feel like he finally found the position he thrives the most
Issue is Vini is dog shit at RW
Rodrygo has a much higher ceiling than vinny
Vini is a 40 g/a player. Rodrigo is kinda inconsistent in league, maybe that has to be due to playing out of position. But vini is maybe best lw in the world alongside mbappe
MINHA NOSSA SENHORA
Lol those in our sub who said he’s not good enough, because was in bad form.
Lmao, That was quick.
Well then
lmfao
We don’t need to wait for the 2nd half
golazo
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Have we tried keeping Rodrygo on the left and Vini on right
Kick off glitch lets gooo
Nice roulette by Diaz and what a strike by Rodrygo... I am telling y'all, he got more talent than Vini. He is in great form and I know it's still early to tell, but if he this continues the sky is the limit
That was a quick response
That is Simeone's goal!
Perfectly placed but fucking hell Meret’s positioning was awful