Rodrygo: Real Madrid start couldn't have been any better
Real Madrid continued their perfect start in LaLiga by beating Mallorca on Sunday.
came from behind to beat Mallorca 4-1 in the La Liga on Saturday. Real is at top of the table with 15 points after five games.
"This is the fruit of our efforts. We have two tough games coming up now, we have to keep working and doing the right things because we have everything in place to enjoy a fantastic season.”
"Vini and I have a great understanding. We had to get a bit closer to each other,"
Rodrygo added.
"[Luka] Modric was threading balls between the lines, which is where the coach asked me to be for most of the game. I found space there, linked up with Vini, and the goal came. We just had to move closer.
"The gaffer asked me to attack the space, get in behind the defense. That was the only space you could find because they were very compact and it was so tough to link up on the inside.
"We managed a few times, but it wasn't easy. Then eventually the goals came.”
scored the equalizer and says three points are the most important thing.
"I'm delighted to have got the win. The goal was beautiful, but the important thing was to win. We've got that pride and daring to go after the game even if we're behind,"
Valverde said.
"I started running, I saw the red shirts and I tried to get around them so I could keep going. When I saw they were showing me inside, I took advantage of that and shot with my left. It was a team goal.
"I tried my luck often last season with my right and I would always hit the post or see it go just wide.
"Now they're going in, and I'm really enjoying this spell. I try to make the most of my qualities, running with the ball is one of those.
"When things come off, it's great. After the team has worked so hard, these things bring you real joy."
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