Vinicius Junior and Rodrygo are in good form with the Seleção. Yesterday, the two Madrilenians were started by Carlo Ancelotti in a friendly against South Korea, and Brazil made short work of their opponent, winning 5-0 at the Seoul stadium. Vinicius scored and Rodrygo scored twice, fully contributing to this resounding success.
However, the situation is more delicate for Rodrygo at Real Madrid. Since the arrival of Franco Mastantuono and the rise of Arda GĂĽler, the Osasco native has struggled to find playing time: only eight appearances, two starts and two assists. Xabi Alonso relegated him to the hierarchy, and he is now content with a few ends of matches.
Despite these difficulties at club, Rodrygo retains his place in the selection, Carlo Ancelotti already knows him perfectly. This Friday, the former Madrid coach aligned him in attack alongside Vinicius, Matheus Cunha and Estêvão. After the meeting, the right-hander did not hesitate to thank his coach: “Carlo Ancelotti made me play in a position that I played a lot at Real Madrid with Vini, it works really well, we find each other every time. »
“He’s the best coach”
It was also Vinicius who provided the decisive pass on Rodrygo's second goal. In the mixed zone, the runner-up for the 2024 Ballon d'Or also wanted to salute his coach: “He's the best coach I've had, the one who gave me the most confidence and with whom I played the best. In three games with him, I have already scored two goals and provided an assist. »
Under Ancelotti, Vinicius had reached his best level at Real Madrid, becoming one of the iconic faces of the European champion club. Since the arrival of Xabi Alonso, the Brazilian has been going through a more delicate period and sometimes finds himself relegated to the bench for tactical choices. Even in difficulty at club, Vinicius and Rodrygo continue to shine under the leadership of their former coach. The message got through.
