Rodrygo Sends La Liga Warning Over Vinicius Junior Partnership

• Brazilian duo Vinicius Junior and Rodrygo Goes put on a show at the Bernabeu Stadium
• The pair scored twice to lead Real Madrid to a 5-1 thrashing of Valencia
• Madrid's win stopped Girona from escaping the chasing pack

Brazilian duo Rodrygo Goes and Vinicius Junior are set to spearhead Real Madrid's quest for the La Liga title.

Demonstrating their skills in a dominant 5-1 triumph over Valencia right before the November international break, Vinicius scored twice, and Rodrygo added two late goals in the Spanish capital.

Vinicius has accumulated four league goals this season, while Rodrygo, overcoming a sluggish start to the campaign, has notched three.

Jude Bellingham's outstanding form has lightened the load on Carlo Ancelotti's Samba Boys, with the experienced Italian coach expressing confidence in their ability to spearhead the attack this season.

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Ancelotti's optimism was validated over the weekend, and Rodrygo, buoyed by his brace, expressed confidence that they are ready to elevate their performance before the close of 2023.

“We are back at our best, after not starting the season so well. We are the Rodrygo and Vini that the Real Madrid fans want to see. If the fans are happy we’re happy too!”

Vinicius hits Ronaldo's 'calma' celebration

Vinicius Junior made his mark late in the first half to give Carlo Ancelotti's men a solid 2-0 lead at the break.

Vinicius' goal came following a great cross from his compatriot Rodrygo. He awkwardly chested to the back of the net before pulling off the 'Calma' Calma' celebration.

He pointed to his chest before assuring Real Madrid fans that Valencia would be beaten. Ronaldo debuted that celebration on April 21, 2012, during an El Clasico clash.

Rodrygo hits 'siu' celebration

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Sports Brief also reported earlier that Real Madrid forward Rodrygo Goes continued his recent goal-scoring streak while paying homage to Cristiano Ronaldo on Saturday, November 11.

While the crowd of over 72,000 enjoyed the goal fest, Rodrygo took the opportunity to offer the Madrid supporters a nostalgic reminder of the club's all-time leading scorer, Cristiano Ronaldo.

In celebration of one of his goals, the wide forward opted to perform Ronaldo's iconic 'Siuu' celebration, a gesture first showcased at the very stadium.