Rodrygo visits Santos match and meets Neymar

Real Madrid forward Rodrygo Goes attended the final group stage match of the Copa Sudamericana. The player, who is currently recovering from a torn cruciate ligament, watched Santos secure a 3-0 victory over Ecuadorian side Deportivo Cuenca.

During the match at Vila Belmiro, Rodrygo sat in the VIP box alongside Neymar. Both stars are youth products of the Brazilian club, and Rodrygo has frequently spoken of his admiration for Neymar.

Following the match, the Real Madrid attacker visited the locker room to greet former teammates and friends, receiving an official club jersey in recognition of his time at the club. Rodrygo played for Santos between 2017 and 2019, where he debuted at 16, becoming the club's youngest professional player at the time.

This matters because Rodrygo is sidelined for the upcoming World Cup due to his injury, making the visit to his roots a significant moment for his recovery period. Meanwhile, Neymar is preparing for the tournament as part of the squad selected by Carlo Ancelotti.