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'Add the R of Rodrygo' - Real Madrid winger sparks controversy with WhatsApp post calling for same recognition as Kylian Mbappe, Jude Bellingham & Vinicius Junior after scoring vital goal vs Mallorca

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<p>The Blancos have assembled another star-studded attacking unit, with World Cup winner <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/kylian-mbappe-50-goals-first-real-madrid-season-emulate-cristiano-ronaldo/bltf9975cf0b7736cdc" target="_blank">Mbappe the latest ‘Galactico’ to join the ranks</a> at Santiago Bernabeu. There has been plenty of discussion regarding what the France international can achieve in <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/better-msn-kylian-mbappe-real-madrid-attack-rival-legendary-barcelona-lionel-messi-luis-suarez-neymar-vinicius-jr-rodrygo/blt7f88f7d79430d778" target="_blank">a partnership to rival fabled ‘BBC’ and ‘MSN’ frontlines</a> that once featured Karim Benzema, Gareth Bale, Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi, Luis Suarez and Neymar.</p>

WHAT HAPPENED?

<p>Madrid’s ‘BMV’ drew a blank in a <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/not-good-result-kylian-mbappe-reacts-forgettable-la-liga-debut-real-madrid-galactico-fails-sparkle-mallorca/blte6a015a708402ea1" target="_blank">2024-25 La Liga opener against Mallorca</a>, with Brazilian forward <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/video-fcking-tiring-jude-bellingham-finishing-frustration-real-madrid-attackers-kylian-mbappe-vinicius-jr-rodrygo-mallorca/blteb10431f5865f89d" target="_blank">Rodrygo netting their goal in a 1-1 draw</a>. The 23-year-old has sparked controversy with a WhatsApp post that suggests he is <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/rodrygo-too-good-real-madrid-odd-man-out-kylian-mbappe-endrick-arrive/blt972a39e43c61d5e6" target="_blank">deserving of greater recognition</a>.</p>

THE BIGGER PICTURE

<p>The message in question read: “Hi guys, yesterday the result was not what we wanted. In La Liga every point makes the difference in the end. I'm happy with the goal and with the growth of the team. Last week they talked about the trio of Bellingham, Mbappe and Vini, but they are going to have to add the R of Rodrygo to that acronym. We have a quartet of attackers and the rest of the team. They all have their importance in the games and will show their value in the different competitions in which we participate. The week will be full of hard work until our next match at the Bernabeu.”</p><picture><source srcset="https://assets.goal.com/images/v3/blt06d55db91494b0a0/rodrygo%20msg.jpg?format=webp" type="image/webp"><source srcset="https://assets.goal.com/images/v3/blt06d55db91494b0a0/rodrygo%20msg.jpg?format=jpg" type="image/jpeg"><img src="https://assets.goal.com/images/v3/blt06d55db91494b0a0/rodrygo%20msg.jpg?format=jpg" alt="Rodrygo WhatsApp message" data-source="WhatsApp" data-copyright="WhatsApp" data-portal-copyright="WhatsApp" perform:prop="uuid:blt06d55db91494b0a0;width:750;height:470"></picture>

WHAT RODRYGO SAID

<p>Said post has since been deleted, with it not receiving the response that Rodrygo had hoped for. <a href="https://x.com/MarioCortegana/status/1825660850104857032 " target="_blank"><em>The Athletic</em></a> are among those to confirm that the message was real, with the South American’s representative advising that it be taken down as they are eager to avoid upsetting squad harmony in the Spanish capital.</p>

WHAT NEXT?

'Add the R of Rodrygo' - Real Madrid winger sparks controversy with WhatsApp post calling for same recognition as Kylian Mbappe, Jude Bellingham & Vinicius Junior after scoring vital goal vs Mallorca | Goal.com India

Jude Bellingham, Kylian Mbappe and Vinicius Junior have generated ‘BMV’ talk at Real Madrid, but a club colleague wants to “add the R of Rodrygo”.

&apos;Add the R of Rodrygo&apos; - Real Madrid winger sparks controversy with WhatsApp post calling for same recognition as Kylian Mbappe, Jude Bellingham &amp; Vinicius Junior after scoring vital goal vs Mallorca