“No One Knows How To Stop Him”: Rodrygo Singles Out ‘Unstoppable’ Man City Star

“No One Knows How To Stop Him”: Rodrygo Singles Out ‘Unstoppable’ Man City Star

Isaac Darko
updated at May 9, 2023 at 7:42 AM
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  • Rodrygo Goes worried about Manchester City’s in-form star striker Erling Haaland
  • The Real Madrid star has singled out Erling Haaland as the most dangerous man in City’s line-up
  • Los Blancos will host Pep Guardiola’s side in the first leg of the Champions League semi-final at Santiago Bernabéu

Real Madrid forward Rodrygo Goes has singled out Manchester City striker Erling Haaland for praise ahead of Tuesday's Champions League semi-final first-leg tie.

Since both clubs met in last year's semifinal, which Madrid won 6-5 on aggregate, including a dramatic 3-1 comeback at the Bernabeu, City have added Haaland to their squad.

The 22-year-old has notched 51 goals across all competitions since joining Pep Guardiola's side from Borussia Dortmund last summer.

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Rodrygo has heaped praises on Erling Haaland ahead of Tuesday's Champions League clash. Photos by Lexy Ilsley/Manuel Reino Berengui
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The Norwegian goal machine has also forged an effective link with his teammates outside the box.

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According to UEFA, Haaland is the top scorer in this year's Champions League, scoring 12 goals in just eight appearances this season.

And Speaking with RTVE, via Madrid Universal, Rodrygo said:

“Haaland scores a lot of goals, no one knows how to stop him. I hope he doesn’t score against us.
“Manchester City is always scary. They’re a great team, they play very well, but we are confident that we can win.”

Rodrygo's 2022/23 season

In Real Madrid's previous five games, Rodrygo has three goals and an assist to his credit. Under Carlo Ancelotti, the Brazilian has had a strong season and has established himself as a regular starter.

The Brazilian has made 30 league appearances for Real Madrid this season, contributing eight assists and six goals.

He also creates 10 major chances and averages 1.4 critical passes per game, per Madrid Universal.

Haaland Set to Pocket £5million

Erling Haaland is in line to pocket a huge £5million jackpot in bonuses if he helps Manchester City win the treble this season, Sports Brief reported earlier.

City are on course to secure a historic treble under the tutelage of Pep Guardiola, with the club in the race to lift the Premier League, FA Cup, and Champions League.

The Citizens have been in incredible form and are currently topping the charts with 82 points, four points ahead of second-placed Arsenal.

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Isaac Darko is a La Liga, Ligue 1 and Bundesliga editor at Sports Brief with a Degree in Journalism and Communications from Ghana Institute of Journalism (2010)
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