Real Madrid managed to perform another miracle at the Santiago Bernabeu with goals from youngsters Rodrigo and Benzema. Rodrigo, a youngster from Brazil, saved Real Madrid with two goals in the final moments of the game. At a time when almost everyone thought Manchester City were firmly in a final spot, the Brazilian teenager used his excellent sense of smell in front of the goal and superb shooting skills to completely ignite the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium and helped Real Madrid get the ticket to the final to Paris.
Real Madrid introduced the 18-year-old Vinicius for 45 million euros in 2018, and in 2019, Real Madrid did the same, bringing in 18-year-old Rodrigo at the same price. Both transfers were seen at the time as Real Madrid's lottery scraping, after all, the two Brazilian demons were not mature stars, and their potential had yet to be tapped.
In just a few years, Vinicius and Rodrigo grew tremendously. Vinicius was also criticized for a time before this season, and was even ostracized by big brother Benzema. This season, it suddenly seems to be like a trick, the more you play, the more brilliant, the value of the body directly doubled. Although Rodrigo is considered to have grown less rapidly than Vinicius and has been playing a substitute role at Real Madrid before, this wonderful performance of the savior in danger is enough to prove how much potential he has and how much superstar potential he has in the face of big scenes. The wonderful performances of the two Brazilian teenagers have greatly compensated for the embarrassment and downturn of Real Madrid in the transition period.
Why did Real Madrid scratch the lottery successfully? Two details determine it all. Previously, when Zidane was in charge, Vinicius played mobile games in the dressing room because he failed to make it into the squad for a game. This angered Zidane and he was put on the bench without giving him time to play. Later, Vinicius apologized to Zidane and confessed his mistake, which was reused by Zizou. Real Madrid's high requirements for discipline and attitude to the game have not been relaxed, will not give anyone privileges, do not allow anyone to slacken off, which gives the young players a good warning effect.
Another detail was on the pitch, the overtime match against Manchester City Benzema made a point, he first asked Rodrigo if he would like to play this penalty, wanted to help him complete the hat-trick, Rodrigo declined. From this, we can see how good the atmosphere in the Real Madrid team is. Veterans are willing to nurture young people and lead by example on the pitch, not greedy, not walking, not relaxing, and doing everything.
Veterans like Benzema and Modric are the best examples for young people, the best legacy of Real Madrid's miracle DNA that never gives up and fights until the last moment.