Rodrygo Celebrates Birthday with Winning Goal
Real Madrid star Rodrygo scored in a 3-0 win against Mallorca, calling it the best gift on his 24th birthday as the team advances to the Spanish Super Cup final.
Rodrygo, the talented Brazilian forward for Real Madrid, celebrated his 24th birthday in the best possible way by scoring a crucial goal in his team's 3-0 victory over Mallorca. The semi-final match, part of the Spanish Super Cup, was played in front of an energetic crowd, with Rodrygo’s late goal putting the finishing touch on an impressive performance by Los Blancos.
Speaking about the memorable day, Rodrygo shared his excitement: "It’s always special to score, but to do so on my birthday makes it even more unforgettable. This was the best gift I could have asked for." His late strike followed earlier goals from Jude Bellingham and an unfortunate own goal by Mallorca defender Martin Valjent.
The victory secured Real Madrid's spot in the Spanish Super Cup final, where they will face their arch-rivals Barcelona. Anticipating the highly awaited El Clásico showdown, Rodrygo stated, "El Clásico is always a challenging match. We know it will be tough, but the entire team is prepared. Winning this trophy is our primary goal, and we’ll give our best to make it happen."
Rodrygo also praised his teammate Jude Bellingham, whose impressive goal opened the scoring: "Jude is an incredible player. He’s been decisive throughout the season and once again showed why he’s so valuable to the team."
The match was not without drama, as a post-game altercation between Real Madrid players and Mallorca’s Pablo Maffeo caught attention. When asked about the incident, Rodrygo dismissed it, saying, "I didn’t see what happened. I was focused on the goal and celebrating with the team. It’s better to focus on the positives and our upcoming final."
This win not only secured Real Madrid's place in the final but also added a touch of personal triumph for Rodrygo, whose contribution continues to highlight his importance to the team’s success.