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Real Madrid attacker Rodrygo happy with brace in victory over Athletic Bilbao

Real Madrid attacker Rodrygo Goes was delighted with victory over Athletic Bilbao.

Rodrygo scored twice for the 2-0 win.

He said: "It's been a very special day. It's always important for me to score in this jersey and it's a pleasure for me. I'm very happy with the win and the performance we put in.

"I really enjoy the move for the first goal. Hopefully I'll score more goals like that. These are three very important points, it's always important to get a win. We're in the final stretch of the season and in the league, so we always have to pick up points to move closer and closer to the title."

On Eder Militão's playing return, he added: "Militão's return makes me much happier than my goals because I knew that I was going to score again.

"It was a special day for Militão."

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