REAL MADRID’s newest star Rodrygo Goes refused to accept talk comparing him to Brazil legend Ronaldo Nazario after netting on his La Liga debut.
The 18-year-old scored a blistering solo effort past Osasuna on Wednesday night to remind fans why Los Blancos spent as much as £40million on his signature last year.
Not only did Rodrygo become the first Madrid scorer born in the 21st century, he also emulated David Beckham and Ronaldo in marking on his arrival.
It took just 94 seconds for the winger to bag after coming off the bench for his debut.
That makes it the quickest goal since Beckham announced his Galactico landing in the Spanish capital 124 seconds into his league bow versus Real Betis in August 2003.
However he couldn’t edge Ronaldo’s 62-second impact from the legend’s 2002 debut.
And Rodrygo was left to consider comparisons against his countryman having shown off his clinical nature.
The teenager noted: “I don’t want any comparisons with Ronaldo being made because he’s one of the game’s all-time best and one of my country’s best.
“As for the goal – I controlled it well and knew that from there on in things would work out. I have to always show that I’m capable of playing here.
“I’m speechless, I’ve been dreaming of this moment since I joined Real Madrid and running out at the Bernabeu with the fans chanting my name… I’m so happy.”
At 18 years and 260 days old, Rodrygo wasn’t able to claim the honour of being Real’s youngest-ever scorer, a title still held by Alberto Riveria (17 years, 114 days).
It was an emotional moment for the player who was seen wiping away the tears having made it 2-0 in a game that sent Los Blancso top of La Liga.
And the game served as something of a warning to Madrid’s rivals for the future, fellow Brazilian youngster Vinicius Junior hitting the first of the night.
