Rodrigo (left), the scorer of Real Madrid's lead goal, celebrates with Brahim Diaz (Reuters)
Brazilian striker Rodrigo Goes excelled to lead his Real Madrid team to victory over its guest, Athletic Bilbao, 2-0, in the 30th round of the Spanish Football League, on Sunday evening.
Rodrigo scored the match's two goals in the 8th and 73rd minutes, raising his tally to 10 goals in the Spanish League this season.
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Rodrigo's missile hits Bilbao's net #Spanish_League #Real_Madrid_Bilbao pic.twitter.com/sR9fA18nRd
- beIN SPORTS (@beINSPORTS) March 31, 2024
The left post of Bilbao's goal blocked a certain goal from a powerful shot by Ibrahim Daez before he was substituted in the 72nd minute of the second half.
Ibrahim @Brahim is looking for the goal! 👀 🤍#LALIGAHighlights | #LALIGAEASPORTS pic.twitter.com/50uBO7Zwpc
- LALIGA (@LaLigaArab) March 31, 2024
With this victory, Real Madrid strengthened its lead at the top of the standings with 75 points, expanding the gap again to 8 points with its pursuers and traditional rival Barcelona, the defending champion.
As for Athletic Bilbao, which posed a threat and almost scored had it not been for the prowess of the royal hot Lunin, its score froze at 56 points in fourth place.
Real Madrid also beat Bilbao 2-0 in the first round.
🤳 Rodrygo: “Hello #Madridistas! I am very happy with the win and the two goals, Hala Madrid!” @RodrygoGoes | #RealMadridAthletic pic.twitter.com/woiCzaBa6q
- Real Madrid (@realmadridarab) March 31, 2024
Source: Al Jazeera + agencies