'My idol Cristiano popped into my head': Rodrygo on 'Siuuu' celebration against Chelsea
After finding the net for the first time, Rodrygo brought out the iconic "Siuuu" celebration as a tribute to his "idol" and former Real Madrid superstar Cristiano Ronaldo.
Defending champions Real Madrid breezed past Chelsea into the semi-finals of the Champions League with Rodrygo's double securing a 2-0 win at Stamford Bridge on Tuesday for a 4-0 aggregate victory that sets up a likely mouth-watering clash with Manchester City.
Rodrygo opened the scoring in the 58th minute and tapped in again in the 80th to spark a mass exodus of Chelsea fans.
After finding the net for the first time, Rodrygo brought out the iconic "Siuuu" celebration as a tribute to his "idol" and former Real Madrid superstar Cristiano Ronaldo.
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"I thought about sliding on my knees, but I have a slight swelling so I couldn't. Then Cristiano [Ronaldo], who is my idol, popped into my head and that's how it came out," he said.
"I don't know how to explain it, but I always say it's a really special competition for me. Whenever I've played I've always managed to do something to help my team. I'm so happy, I hope I can keep going like this, scoring more goals, providing more assists and winning the Champions League again," added the Brazilian.
