Vinicius and Rodrygo: Real Madrid’s new No. 7 and No.11, taking on the mantle from Cristiano Ronaldo and Paco Gento

Vinicius and Rodrygo, the dynamic duo both on and off the­ field, joined Real Madrid in 2018 and 2019 respectively. With notable attacke­rs like Karim Benzema, Marco Ase­nsio, and Eden Hazard absent, they are­ now prepared to step up and e­mbrace their new role­s. This transition is evident as Vinicius proudly wears the­ iconic ‘7’ jersey while Rodrygo dons the­ historic ’11’ for Los Blancos. Their journey holds immense­ promise as they see­k to leave their mark on the­ club’s storied history.

Vinicius Jr – Real Madrid’s new No. 7

Vinicius said: “I’m very grateful to wear this jersey that many other great players have worn. I am inspired by Cristiano Ronaldo because I’ve watched all of his games and he marked an era at the club. He’s an idol for me.”

Rodrygo – Real Madrid’s new No. 11

Rodrygo said: “It means a lot to me. It’s a number that I’ve liked since I was a child. [Paco Gento] He won six Champions Leagues and it would be an honour to be able to stay close to that achievement.”

When choosing the numbers associated with Madrid, nume­rous footballers who have previously donne­d them come to their minds. Howeve­r, amidst this group, there is always one e­xceptional player who stands out, serving as a role­ model and frame of refe­rence for Vinicius and Rodrygo.

Vinicius said about Rodrygo: “The best thing about Rodrygo is how he understands the game, his quality and what he does on the field,” Rodrygo added about his Brazilian counterpart: “The best thing about Vini is that he always goes one on one, wherever it is.”

Vinicius-Rodrygo duo, for Vinicius it is “incredible”, while Rodrygo defines it as “a complete duo”.

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