Neymar’s Praise for Real Madrid’s Rising Star Rodrygo
During his tenure at Barcelona and PSG, Neymar faced numerous intense battles against Real Madrid. Now, he’s watching his fellow Brazilian countryman Rodrygo shine for Los Blancos with admiration.
The 24-year-old Rodrygo has emerged as one of Real Madrid’s most dynamic attackers this season, catching the attention of football stars worldwide, including Neymar. His impressive statistics speak volumes:
• 12 goals across all competitions
• 9 assists in 34 appearances
• Key performances in Champions League
• Crucial role in domestic competitions
Neymar couldn’t contain his excitement about Rodrygo’s performances, taking to Instagram to exclaim, “How this kid plays is a joke!” This high praise from one of football’s most celebrated players highlights Rodrygo’s remarkable development.
Rodrygo’s Impact at Real Madrid
The Brazilian forward has formed a lethal attacking partnership with:
• Kylian Mbappe
• Vinicius Jr
• Jude Bellingham
Real Madrid’s current success across multiple competitions can be attributed to Rodrygo’s contributions:
1. UEFA Champions League Round of 16 qualification
2. Second position in La Liga
3. Copa del Rey semi-finals
4. UEFA Super Cup victory
5. Intercontinental Cup triumph
Cold mind, control of everything 🌟 pic.twitter.com/p1Zq3rSN0y
— Rodrygo Goes (@RodrygoGoes) February 20, 2025
The mutual respect between Neymar and Rodrygo was evident when the latter rushed home after Real Madrid’s 3-1 victory against Manchester City to watch Neymar play for Santos, demonstrating their strong Brazilian connection.
Despite sharing the spotlight with global superstars Mbappe and Vinicius, Rodrygo continues to prove his worth as an integral part of Real Madrid’s success. His next challenge awaits on February 23 against Girona in a crucial La Liga fixture.
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