Rodrigo and Vinicius. Vinicius and Rodrigo. On and off the field, they are an unbreakable team. Both Brazilians joined Real Madrid during the same signing period.

Following the departures of Karim Benzema, Marco Asensio, and Eden Hazard in the attack, the two are now required to move ahead. They have changed their numbers, with the ‘7’ for Vinicius and the ’11’ for Rodrygo, to reflect this. Two numerals for Los Blancos that have a rich history.

Two numbers different from the others

Vinicius expressed his gratitude for getting to wear the jersey that has been worn by so many other great athletes. It’s very important to me. I’ve liked that number ever since I was a kid, said Rodrygo. Numerous footballers who have worn those numbers at Madrid come to mind for the two of them, but just one stands out as a mentor and point of comparison.

“I have watched every game Cristiano Ronaldo has played, and he marked an era at the club. He inspires me. I worship him,” Vinicius said. For his part, Rodrygo continues to play for Paco Gento, saying, “It would be an honor to be able to stay close to that achievement. He won six Champions Leagues.”

A duo that complements each other

They were struck with an innocent and contagious smile when asked about one another. “The best thing about Rodrygo is how he understands the game, his quality, and what he does on the field,” adds the former Flamengo player. Rodrygo continues, “The best thing about Vini is that he always goes one on one, wherever it is.

Finally, they were instructed to come up with a word to describe the attackers they make up. It is “incredible” in Vinicius’s opinion, and “a complete duo” in Rodrygo’s.