Praise Rodrygo, Pele Can't Wait For The Champions League Final Between Liverpool Vs Madrid

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JAKARTA - Brazilian football legend Pele expressed his admiration for Rodrygo Goes' performance while defending Real Madrid in the Champions League semifinal against Manchester City.

This was revealed by Pele through his personal social media. Quoted from Marca, Pele gave praise and congratulations on Rodrygo's achievements through his Instagram account. According to Pele what Rodrygo did in that match was the fruit of his hard work.

“This is the perfect day to congratulate you, my friend. There is no other way for those who work hard and love what they do. You are enlightened and you will give us a lot of joy @rodrygogoes," Pele wrote in the caption to his latest Instagram photo while showing a portrait with Rodrygo.

Rodrygo was the decisive factor in Madrid's 3-1 victory over City in the second leg of the Champions League semifinal. The Brazilian winger came off the bench then scored twice in stoppage time to ensure El Real progress to the final.

Seeing that Madrid were able to secure a victory for a place in the final, Pele also did not forget to congratulate the Spanish club and admitted that he could not wait for the final. Where this final will be the 17th final for Los Blancos in the elite competition of the blue continent.

In the final which will be held on Sunday 29 May, Real Madrid will face the English giants, Liverpool, who first won 2-3 over Villarreal. Madrid and Liverpool meeting will be presented at the Stade de France, Paris.

"Congratulations Real Madrid, I can't wait to watch the final," said Pele.

This Madrid and Liverpool meeting will be a re-final of the competition four years ago, at which time the two teams met in the 2017/2018 Champions League final. At that time Madrid won 3-1 over the Reds.