On November 30, Rodrygo shone with a brace to help Real Madrid defeat Napoli 4-2 in the Champions League. Rodrigo's good form earned him the trust of coach Carlo Ancelotti and he continued to play at the top of the "White Vulture" attack. Playing alongside him is Joselu - a quiet player but has also scored 5 goals since the beginning of the tournament. After the absence of Vinicius due to injury, this duo is expected to play well to bring 3 points at home for Real Madrid.
Responding to coach Carlo Ancelotti's trust, Rodrygo played brilliantly as he was the player who sealed Real Madrid's 2-0 victory over Granada. In the 57th minute, from Jude Bellingham's blocked shot, Rodrygo was there at the right time, easily putting the ball into the net of goalkeeper Raul Fernandez. Notably, Rodrygo is in extremely good form as this was the 7th goal in the last 5 matches for Real Madrid.
Coach Carlo Ancelotti was also surprised and praised Rodrygo: “Today he proved those who said he only scored on the left wing completely wrong. I put Rodrygo on the right wing because I thought he would have more space and Rodrygo scored. I haven’t bet with anyone this season. But what Rodrygo has done so far is really great.”
Rodrygo has scored 7 goals in his last 5 games for Real Madrid
In addition to Rodrygo, Brahim Diaz and Toni Kroos also played outstandingly in the match against Granada. In the 26th minute, this duo brought the opening goal for the home team after a beautiful combination.
“My goal was a real striker's finish, I'm happy, but I have to give credit to Toni Kroos, who saw the pass that no one else saw. You just see him on the pitch, the way he looks for his teammates - it's spectacular," Brahim Diaz said excitedly about the opening goal.
The 2-0 win over Granada helped Real Madrid continue to lead the table with 38 points. The "White Vultures" are equal on points with Girona but are ranked higher on goal difference. Coach Carlo Ancelotti's students are also showing excellent form in La Liga as this is the 13th consecutive unbeaten match.
Real Madrid maintain lead at the top of La Liga after 2-0 win over Granada
In Italy, AC Milan host Frosinone at home without nine key players. The injury crisis has hit the Rossoneri hard, with Malick Thiaw, Rafael Leao, Pierre Kalulu, Simon Kjaer, Marco Pellegrino, Mattia Caldara, Noah Okafor and Marco Sportiello all sidelined. Meanwhile, Olivier Giroud has been handed a two-match ban for insulting the referee during the 2-2 draw with Lecce (11.11).
Coach Stefano Pioli had to use Pulisic (number 11) due to the absence of many important players in the squad.
Coach Stefano Pioli fielded a patchwork squad but AC Milan still won 3-1. Luka Jovic, Christian Pulisic and Fikayo Tomori were the goalscorers for the home side. The important victory helped the Milanese team maintain 3rd place with 29 points, 3 points behind 2nd place Inter Milan.
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