Rodrygo denies there is a competition with Vinny Junior at Real Madrid

Carlo Ancelotti surprised with his promotion real madrid with Vinicius Junior Centrality and Rodrigo Open on the left. The tactic worked and the Brazilians stood out in the match He tied with Manchester City, 3-3, on Tuesday (9), in the quarter-finals of the Champions League.

Rodrigo denied having any private dispute with him Vinicius Juniorwho is real and Brazilian team. The former Santos striker even said that the two are treated the same way by Ancelotti.

“There is no competition. I think they are always trying to create that. It seems they can never praise one without criticizing the other. We always talk about it. Even the master, in training, will say something to him, scold him and scold me as well.” He added, “The opposite is true. We showed today that we can play together, we can play on the same side.” Rodrigo.

Ancelotti's choice to change positions surprised the players themselves. And it worked: Rodrigo The second goal was scored with an assist from Vinicius JuniorHe also provided the assist for Valverde to score the third goal.

“Yes, it was a surprise during the week when he said I would play on the left. We are more used to Vinny there, today he was inside, between the defender and the winger, and I was more open on the wing.” He concluded his speech by saying: “It was a surprise. I think he performed very well, and the plan was completely appropriate, and we created a lot of danger, and we could have finished the match, but now we have to think about coming back.”

The return match is scheduled to be held in Manchester next Wednesday (17). Whoever wins qualifies for the semi-finals, while the new tie takes the decision by penalty kicks.

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