Rodrygo Reveals He Lost Bizzare Bet With His Father After Scoring a Brace Against Manchester City

• Real Madrid star, Rodrygo has stated that he promised his father he would score a hat trick against Manchester City before their UEFA Champions League semi-final second-leg
• The 21-year-old rescued Los Blancos as he scored two added-time goals to force extra time against the Premier League champions
• Benzema struck from the penalty spot in extra time to give Real Madrid a 3-1 win on the night and a 6-5 aggregate triumph

Real Madrid players are in a jubilant mood after their enthralling victory against Manchester City in the semi-finals of the UEFA Champions League except for Rodrygo.

Los Blancos were just minutes away from getting eliminated from the competition as they trailed 5-3 on aggregate against Man City until Rodrygo popped up to score two goals in additional time.

Benzema would however complete the miraculous comeback in extra time as he tucked home a penalty to seal a 6-5 aggregate win for the Galacticos.

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According to a report via Ghana Soccernet, Rodrygo has disclosed that he lost a bet to his father after he wagered that he would score a hat trick against Manchester City in the Champions League semi-final second leg.

Rodrygo will hope to win his first Champions League title when Real Madrid trades tackles with Liverpool in the final of the UEFA Champions League slated for May 28 in Paris, France.

Guardiola admits loss to Real Madrid tough to take

Meanwhile, Pep Guardiola has insisted Manchester City’s semi-final loss to Real Madrid is difficult to accept according to Sky Sports.

Manchester City succumbed to Real Madrid's incredible late comeback to reach the Champions League final at the Santiago Bernabeu.

The Spanish manager however refused to blame his players for the Citizens capitulation as they failed in their bid to reach a consecutive Champions League final.

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Fans regret leaving Santiago Bernabeu early

Earlier, Sports Brief reported It was a goosebumps moment for Real Madrid fans present at the Santiago Bernabeu as they witnessed their team once again create a special moment to earn a Champions League final ticket.

Carlo Ancelotti’s men were trailing Manchester City 5-3 on aggregate after Riyad Mahrez had given the Citizens a 1-0 lead to the shock of the Real Madrid supporters.

Rodrygo would however score twice in injury time for the Spanish champions to make it 5-5 on aggregate and take the game to extra time.