After Real Madrid win against Al Ahly this Wednesday, striker Rodrygo admitted that he did not expect to face Flamengo in the World Cup final. According to the Brazilian, “everybody was betting on Al Hilal”.
“To be honest, we knew that Flamengo would be difficult to pass, everyone was betting on Al Hilal. We expected that the final would be against them. We know that it will be a very difficult game and we will try to win”, declared Rodrygo.
In addition, the striker commented on the viral video of manager Marcos Braz provoking the Real Madrid after winning the Libertadores in 2022, predicting a possible confrontation against the Spaniards in the Club World Cup.
“After you win a title, there’s a moment of euphoria, you end up provoking. But I don’t see it as a provocation, I see it as something nice about football. Of course, it motivates the other team a little more. It even motivated us, if we play against Flamengo”, he added.
Flamengo was defeated by Al Hilal last Tuesday and did not qualify for the final of the Club World Cup. With Gerson expelled, the rubro negro team played with one less and lost by 3 to 1.
On the other side of the bracket, Real Madrid beat Al Ahly 4-1, with goals from Vini Jr, Valverde, Rodrygo and Arribas. The Brazilian had several chances to score and scored his goal in stoppage time. After Ceballos backheel assistance, the formerSantos marked “cavadinha”.
Source: Gazetaesportiva
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