Rodrygo eager to win first title in 2025

La Liga giants Real Madrid defeated Mallorca 3-0 in the 2024/25 Spanish Super Cup semi-finals with goals from Bellingham and Rodrigo, and successfully secured a ticket to the final. Real Madrid striker Rodrigo said that he and the team are very eager to win the first Champions League in 2025.

Real Madrid striker Vinicius made a cross in the 63rd minute of the second half, Rodrigo headed the ball but the ball hit the post and bounced out. Then Bellingham pushed the ball into the goal in the melee, helping Real Madrid take the lead 1-0.

In the second half stoppage time, Mbappe made a cross, Brahim Dias received the ball and passed it to the penalty area. Mallorca defender Valente kicked the ball directly into his own goal when clearing the ball, allowing Real Madrid to continue to lead Mallorca 2-0.

Three minutes later, Vazquez made a cross from the right and Rodrigo seized the opportunity to score. In the end, Real Madrid defeated Mallorca 3-0 and successfully advanced to the final.

Rodrigo, 24, said in an interview, "I am very happy to win the game, and I am also very happy to wear this jersey and score again on my birthday. I only focused on scoring, and I also want to thank Vazquez for the perfect assist."

“Although we didn’t score in the first half, we still performed very well. In the second half, we continued to work hard and persevere, and finally succeeded in scoring a goal. Everyone was very committed and defended together, and gave their all for the team. We are improving every day and are very eager to win the first championship of the year, which will boost our confidence this season.”

In addition, Real Madrid will face strong rivals Barcelona in the final, while Flick's team defeated Bilbao 2-0 in the semi-finals.

Talking about the final, Rodrigo said, "It will be a difficult game, but we are ready and we are eager to win the championship. Bellingham's performance is very good. He encountered some difficulties at the beginning of the season, but he has always maintained a positive attitude and worked very hard, and now he has finally achieved results."