A talent factory is what Real Madrid has in their youth academies. When the match was about to end, Álvaro Rodríguez appeared to score the 1-1 in favor of the 'merengues' in the match against Atletico Madrid. The Uruguayan forward scored with a header after a corner kick. The 'colchoneros' had taken the lead thanks to José María Giménez with the same method.
Real Madrid was not having a good time in the match and desperation seemed to govern them on the field. Giménez's goal came as a cold shower. However, parity came from the bench. Rodríguez came on as a substitute for Nacho.
Powerful header and goal to mark the decisive equalizer in the Madrid derby. The 'merengues' could not afford to lose since they are in the fight with Barcelona and a defeat would take them away from their objective. Another detail is that they will face each other in three matchdays.
Ancelotti on Rodríguez's debut
Álvaro Rodríguez entered in the 88th minute replacing the Brazilian Rodrygo in the match against Osasuna, marking his debut in the First Division. He first assisted Vinicius Junior, but the goal was disallowed by the referee. Just a few minutes later, in stoppage time, the young Uruguayan provided another assist, this time to Marco Asensio, who made a great finish to the center of the goal.
“He has a lot of quality, he is very good in the air... He can help us. Entering Real Madrid is not easy. He was very focused and made a difference in 10 minutes with two assists,” said Carlo Ancelotti about the new gem that the 'Galactic' team has among its ranks.
“He will help us in what is left. I am convinced of that. Whether he stays in the first team is something we need to evaluate. We will discuss it in the coming days,” added the Italian coach, who was satisfied with Álvaro Rodríguez's debut in LaLiga, and hopes he continues to deliver in the next matches.
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