Real Madrid star reacts to Diario Sport article comparing Rodrygo and Barcelona target

Rodrygo has become an overnight sensation at Real Madrid following his starring cameo in the UEFA Champions League semi-final second leg against Manchester City.

WIth Los Blancos trailing the game 5-3 on aggregate, the Brazilian winger scored a quick-fire brace in the dying embers of the game to stretch the game to extra time. Real Madrid eventually won the tie thanks to a penalty goal from Karim Benzema.

It goes without saying the performance against Rodrygo has significantly improved his standing in the Real Madrid setup, with many even expecting him to start in the Champions League final.

In light of his recent success, Diario Sport had recently released an article comparing Rodrygo to Barcelona target Raphinha, a potential rivalry that could ensue in the coming season if Barça succeed in the pursuit of the Leeds United star.

But not everyone was happy with the article published by Diario Sport. One of the disgruntled figures was Real Madrid star Dani Ceballos.

Reacting to the comparison, the former Arsenal midfielder tweeted: “The joke just write themselves.”

The comment was enough to signify Ceballos’ disapproval over the article, which insinuated Raphinha was a far better individual than Rodrygo, due to his success in the Premier League and the fact that he has become a first-choice starter for Tite’s Brazil.

The report further argued Raphinha is a far more consistent performer, having become the creator-in-chief for Leeds United since joining the club from Rennes.

It appears Ceballos has already stoked the fire for a potential rivalry between these two Brazilian wingers in the coming season, though it could be subject to Barcelona succeeding in the pursuit of the explosive Raphinha.

Barcelona have been on the trail of Raphinha for quite a long time. The Brazilian himself is believed to be keen on switching to Camp Nou and could prove to be the Catalans’ answer for Real Madrid’s Rodrygo.