“When Ronaldo Is Your Idol”- Fans Spot Rodrygo’s Cristiano Ronaldo Homage During Real Madrid vs Manchester City

The much-anticipated clash between Real Madrid and Manchester City is finally in action. Both sides are desperately pushing each other’s buttons to dominate the opening leg of the UEFA Champions League quarterfinals. Even though City didn’t take more than 90 seconds to draw first blood, Madrid quickly restored a comeback. However, what caught the eye of many was a touching gesture from Rodrygo to none other than his idol, Cristiano Ronaldo. 

The Brazilian superstar pulled off the Portuguese superstar’s iconic ‘Suii‘ celebration after scoring a crucial goal for his side. Notably, Manchester City’s account was opened by Bernardo Silva with a beautiful free-kick curler. However, the La Liga side didn’t take much time to turn the table around. In the 12th minute, Eduardo Camavinga dribbled past the right side to take his chance on the goal. Nevertheless, the shot was deflected by Ruben Dias, resulting in the Portuguese defender inadvertently helping the rivals equalize.

Within two minutes, Rodrygo added the second goal for Los Blancos, embarking on a run from the halfway line as yet another deflected strike facilitated Carlo Ancelotti and his team’s remarkable comeback. After scoring the goal, the 23-year-old swiftly ran to the left corner and performed the ‘Sui’ celebration in front of thousands of fans at the Santiago Bernabeu. Although not the entire crowd responded with ‘Sui’, many were filled with nostalgia as it evoked memories of Ronaldo’s similar victorious steps during his illustrious Champions League days.

In fact, it also made him a sensation among the Ronaldo faithful, who are reacting to the young forward emulating the celebration. 

Soccer fans react as Rodrygo channels inner Cristiano Ronaldo during Real Madrid vs Manchester City 

A clip showcasing Rodrygo performing the celebration is interestingly making the rounds on social media platform X. Netizens are reacting in their own way.

Having Cristiano Ronaldo as an idol has many perks. Among them is a definite success, as this fan subtly reckons how it changed Rodrygo’s soccer career.

Cristiano Ronaldo might be playing in Saudi Arabia for Al Nassr. However, his greatness can never be forgotten.

There’s no denying how much this celebration is popular around the globe. All credit goes to the creator of the iconic step.

But has this celebration become too mainstream in the soccer landscape? This fan is rather questioning Rodrygo for hitting the ‘Sui’ celebration, as he wants the Brazilian to invent something of his own.

However, the celebration can be emulated if the player is similar to Cristiano Ronaldo, which is the case here, as this fan seems to liken Rodrygo to the Al Nassr star with a succinct claim.

Indeed, Ronaldo must be proud to see Rodrygo replicate his celebration in his former stadium. This certainly serves as a testament to the enduring greatness of CR7 within the history of Real Madrid. Nevertheless, let’s see if he gets to hit more of this celebration as the game continues against Manchester City.

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