Plenty of Manchester City fans have heaped praise on midfielder Rodri after he made a terrific last-ditch challenge to deny Fabinho from scoring the winning goal for Liverpool.
City dominated for large parts of the game at Anfield, but fell behind twice with goals from Sadio Mane and Mo Salah.
Phil Foden and Kevin de Buryne responded for City, as they continued to pile pressure on looking for a winner. But the best chance would fall to Fabinho, with Rodri saving the points for City.
Just before the 90th minute with the scoreline locked at 2-2, goalkeeper Ederson came for a cross and was caught in no mans land with the ball landing at the feet of Fabinho.
The midfielder took one touch to take the ball under control before he prepared to stroke the ball home, but Rodri came from nowhere to block the shot.
The City defenders celebrated the challenge like a goal, with City going on to take a point from the game.
Several City fans were delighted with the crucial tackle from the Spain international. A few of them took to Twitter to praise the 25-year-old after his goalsaving challenge.
Magnificent
— George Naboth (@Cgngke) October 3, 2021
Damn I'm now a full Rodri supporter
— Tony🚀 (@TheGismyName) October 3, 2021
Rodri is becoming the new busquets, class performance for him. Remember he’s only 25😎
— Furqan Hussain (@furqan00055) October 3, 2021
People didn’t realize that last season Rodri played a big role in keeping so many clean sheets. They thought it was just thanks to Dias.
— Honest-MCFC-Fan (@Mcfchonest) October 4, 2021
Will we look back on the Rodri tackle at the end of the season the same way we do with the Stones and Walker clearances?! Let’s hope so.
— Mundo MCFC (@MundoMCFC) October 4, 2021
My Rodri https://t.co/JWpAqQ0Nts
— Nishit MCFC (@NishitA05111649) October 4, 2021
My dad thought it was dias at first cuz of how clutch it was. Rodri has been phenomenal this season
— MCFC_MOD⚡️ (@jadzein12) October 4, 2021
All I am hearing is Salahs goal….Rodri block was an incredible piece of football…dont let that get in the way of any agenda #MCFC @ManCity character shown in abundance…champions elect
— Kevin Jones (@KevinJo56393064) October 3, 2021
Outstanding defense, top class 🤩
— IQE💜💛 (@iqe_mr) October 3, 2021
