Real Madrid’s Golden Boy Alvaro Rodriguez Grabs Headlines and Crucial Goal Against Atletico

• Real Madrid had to rely on their young Uruguayan striker to earn them a draw with Atletico Madrid
• Alvaro Rodriguez scored late in the game against Atletico as Real drew 1-1 with their bitter city rivals
• With Karim Benzema suffering numerous injuries this season, Rodriguez proved that he can serve as a backup

Real Madrid may have just found their new star of the future.

18-year-old Alvaro Rodriguez is slowly making fans and fellow players stand up and take notice.

Rodriguez grabbed a late goal in the Madrid derby against Atletico as he secured a draw for the reigning La Liga champions.

The Uruguayan rose high from a corner to head home and nick a late draw for his side.

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With Benzema suffering more injuries this season, there have been numerous questions about who could deputise for him.

With one goal and one assist in his last two games, Rodriguez is proving that he's capable of providing cover for the Frenchman.

Alvaro impresses Ancelotti

The youngster, who plays for Real Madrid Castila, has impressed first-team coach Carlo Ancelotti and earned himself a place in the first team next season. Speaking after the game, Ancelotti praised the youngster for his performance, Managing Madrid reported.

“It was a very special night for him. He has shown all his quality in the little game time he had. We think he can be useful for us in this stretch of the season, playing for Castilla and playing for us. Our plan for next season is for Álvaro to be in the first-team squad,” he said.

Fans praise Rodriguez

Following his heroics, Rodriguez has become one of the first names on the Los Blancos fan’s lips. Here’s how supporters reacted to his performance.

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@tk_billionz:

"This boy is fire. He had an assist in his debut..one to watch for the future I think."

@Tbanks_7:

"This is more than anything Mariano or Hazard has done this season. Starboy "

@lightstove:

"Great job Alvaro. Keep up the good work."

@senorbalde:

"The best Uruguayan striker in the world now. It's undisputed."

@ugwu_Churchill:

"Give me a chance to prove himself l see the new Raul Gonzalez in him."

Rodriguez rescues derby draw

Real Madrid's young striker Alvaro Rodriguez salvaged a late 1-1 draw for the champions in a tense derby clash against 10-man Atletico Madrid on Saturday in La Liga.

The point provisionally reduces league leaders Barcelona's advantage on Los Blancos to seven points but gives the Catalans the chance to expand the gap to 10 on Sunday against Almeria.

Jose Gimenez had headed Atletico in front in the second half shortly after team-mate Angel Correa had been sent off for elbowing Madrid defender Antonio Rudiger.