With El Cl\u00e1sico fast approaching, Real Madrid forward Rodrygo has sent a strong message ahead of the highly anticipated clash against Barcelona on October 26. Speaking to Diario AS, the Brazilian star made it clear that Los Blancos are determined to deliver a statement performance at the Santiago Bernab\u00e9u.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe have to win and show them who we are,\u201d Rodrygo said passionately. \u201cWe must beat them, no matter what! Last season against Bar\u00e7a was horrible for us. That cannot happen again.\u201d<\/p>\n
The winger\u2019s comments reflect the mood inside the Real Madrid camp as Alonso\u2019s men prepare for one of the most important fixtures of their season. Madrid endured mixed results against their arch-rivals last year, suffering painful defeats that still linger in the minds of the players and fans alike.<\/p>\n
This season, however, Rodrygo insists things will be different. With the likes of Jude Bellingham, Vin\u00edcius Jr., and Kylian Mbappe in fine form, Real Madrid will enter the Cl\u00e1sico full of confidence. The team currently sits near the top of La Liga, and a victory over Barcelona would not only strengthen their title hopes but also send a powerful message to their Catalan rivals.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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