“He received an even more sound ovation than De Bruyne's”


Kevin's emotional farewell of Bruyne monopolized all the spotlights in the Etihad. Almost everyone, rather. Rodrigo Hernández Cascante's return (Madrid, 22-6-1996) after 241 days injured He also monopolized an important 'screen share'.

“The new winner of the Golden Ball played again and He received an even more sound ovation than Kevin de Bruyne. And that is a lot to say “says the 'Football365' portal.

“Fans are not the only ones who are excited. At the time the doctor says that Rodri can start playing minutes, he will start playing “warning Guardiola In early May.

No sooner said than done. In the first opportunity he has had … he has given him 'ball'. The former Atlético and Villarreal 'sneaked' by surprise in the call against the BournemouthAnd Guardiola gave him entrance in the 83rdwith 2-0 in favor, instead of Haaland. At that time, the Etihad collapsed.

The expectation was maximum. “Look who has come back,” He prayed the official Premier League account. “Rage the City's fans. In a season full of disappointments they are delighted to see the Spanish return “, You could read in the direct of the ‘BBC’.

“We miss him, it's the best in the world”

The 241 days since he was injured before Arsenal (2-2) on September 22 have been the longest in the modern history of City, which, which, which, which In that period, he said goodbye to the League, Cup, League Cup and Champions.

“We miss him. It's the best in the world. Imagine, when we were in Barcelona, ​​play an entire season without Messi. Do you think we would have won the triplet? I don't believe it“, Recognized Guardiola. “You'll see the day Rodri returns, you'll see …” He insisted months later.

Imagine, when we were in Barcelona, ​​play an entire season without Messi. Were we won the triplet? I don't believe it

Pep Guardiola

The data is right. The City, since the 2023-24 season began, presented 74% of victories with Rodri over the 'green'. During his absence, instead, has only won 51.92%. He has played 52 games and has reaped 27 victories, 9 draws and 16 losses.

The Spanish, on the other hand, expanded before the Bournemouth its status as an invincible in Premier: already accumulate 36 games without losing. He played just 14 minutes -Sttered in 83'- but he was infallible in the pass, as almost always: He completed the seven attempts he made. 100% success. He also made a clearance.

“It's good news that Rodri is back. It is still on their way, it will need months and months, But the first step is taken “Guardiola said with a smile from ear to ear.

It is good news that Rodri is back. You will need months, but the first step is taken

Pep Guardiola

Rodri's brief 'Cameo' has been enough to return the illusion to the 'Cityzen' parish over view of the Club World Cup. “He has arrived at the perfect moment. City fans suddenly feel that everything could be fine again.”the 365'.



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