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Real Madrid attacker Rodrygo delighted with Sevilla brace

Real Madrid attacker Rodrygo Goes was happy with his double in victory over Sevilla.

However, he admits being unhappy after being denied a hat-trick due to coach Carlo Ancelotti's substitution.

He said, “We're really pleased with the victory. These last few games we've been trying to play seriously and with great focus and we've been doing that. We played really well in the previous game and now, with the away win, we've done that too. We want to finish the season strongly and we're pleased with that.

“It is difficult to choose. They were two nice goals. I think the second one was a bit better, but scoring a freekick is always special. I hadn't scored a freekick for a while. I'm pleased with them both.

"We always work on them in training and talk about them beforehand. We have some very good freekick takers and whoever is more confident takes it. I picked up the ball and everyone knew I was going to shoot, there wasn't any fuss. We trust each other.

"I was a bit angry (about the substitution) because I wanted to score one more and make it a hat-trick (laughs). But that's OK. The coach told me that it was no big deal and that we were going to win anyway."

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