Real Madrid La Liga Jose Rodriguez spoke to MARCA
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A match between Alcoyano and Real Madrid is special but it matters more to Jose Rodriguez than for anyone else.
Now 26 and play with Maccabi Haifa, Rodriguez makes his debut for Real Madrid in that very match as a 17-year-old in the 2012/13 season under Jose Mourinho.
The youngster played the second half and scored Los Blancos’ third goal of the day, becoming one of the most famous youngsters in the club, and one who by Mourinho.
Eight years on and before Alcoyano against Real Madrid, MARCA caught up Rodriguez.
Yes, I have said it many times. It was without a doubt the most important time of my career and the best of my life.
It was a kind of crush between us, I do not know how to describe it differently. It was a very special feeling. He helped me a lot.
I participated in the game and did not think I would play or score. I remember that not only was it the goal, but that I also played a good game. I had my time in the first team and took advantage of it. To score a goal is the debut of a 17-year-old boy, but it was not just the goal.