Manchester City: Fans rave about Rodri’s performance against Shakhtar Donetsk

Manchester City enjoyed a 3-0 victory away to Shakhtar Donetsk in the Champions League last night, with goals from Riyad Mahrez, Ilkay Gundogan and Gabriel Jesus securing the points for Pep Guardiola’s side. [via Sky Sports]

Another standout performer on the night was defensive midfielder Rodri, whose performance elicited attention from Manchester City-focused Twitter channel @City_Xtra, who asked followers for their thoughts on the 23-year-old.

Sum up Rodri in one word…#MCFC pic.twitter.com/jykBKMr3vP

— City Xtra (@City_Xtra) September 18, 2019

The Spain midfielder recorded some excellent statistics in his first Champions League game for the club, not least a 100% passing accuracy, having found a team-mate with every one of his 82 passes. [via WhoScored.com]

No other player on the pitch completed more passes than Rodri, who also had four successful dribbles, four successful tackles, two interceptions and one clearance. [via WhoScored.com]

Last night’s performance continues an impressive start to his Manchester City career following his club-record £62.8m arrival in the summer, having started all but one of their matches so far this season and posted an overall passing success rate of 94.7%.

These Manchester City fans on Twitter were highly complimentary about Rodri’s display against Shakhtar:

https://twitter.com/sterlingszn7/status/1174446805079265280

https://twitter.com/HerschelWatts4/status/1174535089616609281

https://twitter.com/CityMatthew/status/1174428547936481280