Rivaldo says that Rodrygo can take Real Madrid to the level where Cristiano was.

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The former Brazilian soccer player Rivaldo argues that his compatriot Rodrygo, who on Wednesday marked a triplet to the Galatasaray in the Champions League, "can take Real Madruid to the level with Cristiano Ronaldo."

The former FC Barcelona player valued Rodrygo's game against the Turkish team and the level to which he can now lead his team: "He has been an important participant of a great Real Madrid in the victory against Galatasaray. He is helping the team to approach the level it had in the time of Cristiano Ronaldo, "he said in a statement from Betfair.

"He is beginning to earn the right to be a starter. The confidence that Zidane is giving him is important in the growth of a player like him in Europe. In addition, he is very competitive. He has skill, quality and above all, ability to score goals." , explained the winner of the Golden Ball in 1999.

Rivaldo believes that Rodrygo is giving arguments to play regularly also in the Brazilian National Team. "He has the great advantage of playing at Real Madrid and being part of a Champions team at such a young age. His goals are seeing all of Brazil and also Tite, the Brazilian coach, so we will surely see him soon regularly as one more in the 'canarinha', "he added.

On his former FC Barcelona team, Rivaldo does not believe he is in crisis, although he sees the pass to the round of 16 difficult and says it would be "a great disaster." The Brazilian thinks that the moment of change will come if necessary: ​​"If Valverde fails in his mission to win the Champions League, it is normal for Barcelona to have a new coach next season. If that happens, if it fails again, I think it would be the right time for a change. Ronald Koeman would, of course, be an excellent choice. "

The Brazilian criticizes the attitude of Barça for the dependence of Leo Messi and Luis Suárez: "The new ones must take a step forward and take responsibilities to mark the differences," he concluded.