""I think it's always important to first maintain a solid defence where everyone defends, everyone helps, and little by little the attack starts to work, and that's what happened today," said Rodrygo. "I'm very happy about the victory, and my individual performance as well. Now I have to continue like this, after the two goals.""
""I was warned to treat these two friendlies as if they were World Cup finals. That's what I tried to do today," he said. "Everything went well. I'm happy with the goals and the performance. "I think the team's performance makes me happier than my own goals, to see that the team is evolving and growing. I think we're on a great path to the World Cup.""
In rain-drenched Seoul, Brazil defeated South Korea 5-0 with doubles from Estevao and Rodrygo and a solo goal from Vinicius Junior. The victory featured clinical finishing, converting five goals from seven shots on target and outperforming an expected goals (xG) figure of 2.94. Brazil have already qualified for the 2026 World Cup and are using friendlies to build momentum ahead of the tournament. The team combined defensive solidity with effective attacking transitions. Rodrygo recorded 19 final-third passes, the third-most of any player, and scored twice.
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