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Alvaro Rodriguez thrilled with Real Madrid debut in victory against Osasuna

Alvaro Rodriguez was thrilled with a winning debut for Real Madrid against Osasuna.

The Uruguay U20 striker came off the bench with 88 minutes gone and laid on the assist for Marco Asensio to net the team's second goal on the night.

He was delighted at the final whistle: "I'm thrilled to be getting minutes under my belt for my beloved team. I work hard day in day out so it pays off like this. I'll keep working towards my goals. I'm just playing my game, it came off today and I'm really happy. They asked me to fight for every ball, hold onto it and bring some fresh legs to the team.

“It's a great group, they've made me feel very welcome. I'm getting on with everyone so well and I'm really grateful for their support. Camavinga came over and gave me a couple of playful digs in the stomach. Valverde told me he was happy for me too, everyone's congratulated me.

"I notice the humility they have despite being in such a big club, all the work they do every day and the competitiveness they have.

"I'm immensely happy that my parents are here. They are the most important thing in my life and sharing moments like this with them brings me great happiness."

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