Real Madrid beat Pachuca 3-0, with goals from Mbappé, Rodrygo and Vini Jr, and won the Intercontinental Cup – the 2024 Club World Cup. The former Santos player even scored a beautiful goal in the second half .
The Brazilian’s celebration drew attention on social media. What does the gesture mean? THE Sporting News explains.
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How was Rodrygo’s celebration?
The attacker made a five with his hand and placed it close to his face, inspired by John Cena, who makes this gesture in his WWE fights and also on shows. He had already celebrated like this in the 3-3 draw against Rayo Vallecano.
The celebration also serves to respond to some criticism that the player has received due to injuries.
What is the real reason for Rodrygo’s celebration that brings reference to John Cena? 🤔
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— RODRYGO MIL GRAU ⚡ (@rodrygomilgrauu)
How was Rodrygo’s goal?
Rodrygo’s goal came seven minutes into the second half. After a good exchange of passes, the Brazilian received the ball in the middle, carried it to the left, cut to the right, taking out two markers and finishing in the left corner of goalkeeper Moreno.
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Rodrygo’s numbers this season
- 20 games
- 5 goals
- 3 assists
Real Madrid’s last games: results
- 18/12 – Real Madrid 3 x 0 Pachuca – Intercontinental
- 14/12 – Rayo Vallecano 3 x 3 Real Madrid – La Liga
- 10/12 – Atalanta 2 x 3 Real Madrid – Champions League
- 07/12 – Girona 0 x 3 Real Madrid – La Liga
- 04/12 – Athletic Bilbao 2 x 1 Real Madrid – La Liga
- 01/12 – Real Madrid 2 x 0 Getafe – La Liga
