Elected Man of the Match, Rodrygo Goes reacted in the mixed zone in front of press after Real Madrid’s 2-1 victory over Atletico Madrid in the round of 16 of the Champions League.
The Brazilian analyzed the team’s overall performance, its magnificent goal and the extraordinary pass from Fede Valverde who was returning from injury. We can say that the team has relaunched well after the defeat suffered in La Liga against Betis Sevilla
Rodrygo: « It was a beautiful goal with Fede, he understood my movements very well. I moved inside and hit the ball with my left foot. If I do it in training, I can then do it in a match. »
« Atlético surprised us a bit, usually we attack almost all the time and they defend, but today they had more possession and we are not used to it and we had to defend. »
« We were much better in the second half. »
« Man of the match? It’s nice. I’m happy with my team’s victory. »
With this 2-1 victory, Real Madrid takes an option for qualification to the quarter-finals, the return match is scheduled in a week against the Colchoneros
