Spanish newspaper 'Marca' confirmed that Brazilian Rodrigo delivered a remarkable performance against Kairat in the Champions League, after coming on as a substitute for his teammate Vinicius Junior in the 70th minute, successfully providing 20 perfect minutes that caught the eye.

The newspaper clarified that Rodrigo showcased his best levels on the left side, where he assisted the fourth goal scored by Camavinga and skillfully participated in the attack that led to the third goal for Kylian Mbappe, in addition to his individual attempts to score with dangerous shots on goal.

Marca also noted that Rodrigo was more in sync with Mbappe in the attacking line, successfully creating significant danger during the minutes he played, reflecting an improvement in his level compared to the start of the season.

The newspaper added that Xabi Alonso praised Rodrigo's performance after the match, indicating that the competition for attacking positions at Real Madrid has become open, with Vinicius and Rodrigo alternating on the left side, and Mastenato and Ibrahim Diaz on the right side, while Mbappe remains the fixed option in the attack.