Atlético Madrid seemed to be en route to the Copa del Rey semi-finals...but they forgot to keep an eye on Rodrygo.
The Brazilian ace has become a sort of a miracle man for the Spanish capital giants, as he saved them when things seemed to be heading to a dooming conclusion for Ancelotti's men. Rodrygo had come on nine minutes prior to his stellar moment of the evening.
Just after the 78th minute mark, a pass by Luka Modric was transformed into a big chance by the Brazilian footballer, who dropped four of Atlético's defenders that lied in his path before pulling off a slick finish with the outer end of his right boot.
Have a look at Rodrygo's equalizer for Real Madrid against Atlético (Image might be geo-restricted).
¡GOL!
— RFEF (@rfef) January 26, 2023
Los de @MrAncelotti igualan la eliminatoria gracias a un golazo de @RodrygoGoes
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