Real Madrid have been hit by a slump since the start of the year, with players having mixed emotions and fans worried after seeing “Los Galacticos 2.0” on the pitch not performing as expected.
The final match of the Champions League group stage has arrived, between uncertainty and expectation. In the game in which he conceded, against Benfica in an inspired game, Rodrygo received his first red card since donning the white shirt. The day after his bad behavior, the Brazilian appeared on the X show and apologized
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Rodrigo goes and an unforgettable match in the Champions League
Real Madrid’s opponent in the eighth and final league match was Portugal’s Benfica, a team they would have to win and wait for a series of combinations to advance to the playoffs. Amazingly and against all odds, the club led by the ‘special man’ Jose Mourinho defeated Madrid 4 goals to 2, clinching a play-off spot at the last second and depriving Los Blancos of any chance of avoiding this situation.
It was moments before Benfica’s final goal that the Brazilian became overcome with emotion and started protesting to the referee. The referee, book in hand, handed out the first yellow card. Instead of being sent off to calm down a bit, Rodrigo continued to protest to the referee, who directly showed him a red card and sent him off in the 90th minute, with defender Raul Asensio sent off minutes earlier, leaving Madrid with nine men.
Rodrygo Goes apologizes to Real Madrid fans for red card in Champions League
Feeling calm a day after the defeat in Lisbon, the Real Madrid striker decided to apologize on his X account.
Yesterday I got carried away when claiming wasted time. That’s not my way. I have never been sent off while playing for Real Madrid and I know the consequences. I apologize to the fans, club, teammates and coaches. We will continue to fight for this badge and for this Champions League!
Real Madrid’s upcoming matches are listed below.
Sunday, February 1st – Real Madrid vs. Rayo Vallecano – La Liga Sunday, February 8th – Valencia CF vs. Real Madrid – La Liga Sunday, February 15th – Real Madrid vs. Real Sociedad – La Liga
The team will need to turn the page and focus on moving forward and getting back to playing good football.
