Carlo Ancelotti used the friendly against PSG to test his young guns against Champions League opposition. The outcome was good in the cases of Casado, Llorente and Jaime Romero, and outstanding in the case of his Rodríguez double act, Jesé and José.
The young forward is a gift for Real Madrid. Ibra, Cavani, Lavezzi, Verratti, Thiago Silva, Alex, Matuidi, Motta, Van der Wiel... Laurent Blanc threw everything he had at Real Madrid in his attempt to pull off an impressive win, then up pops this 20-year-old to eclipse the host of big-name players on the pitch.
He even eclipsed Cristiano Ronaldo and scored a goal which adds fuel to a debate that is becoming a bigger talking point with every game: does he deserve to start?
José Rodríguez - who made his debut under Mourinho last year - was the best of the Castilla boys on the day. The midfielder played in front of Xabi Alonso and Illarramendi, in a more advanced position than where he usually features for Castilla. He showed his strength and offensive prowess, and was completely unfazed by Motta, Verrati and company.
He could have even scored a brace of his own. First, when Cristiano's pass found him, but his shot crashed into the post and then, when his curling shot from the edge of the box went just over the bar. The academy player also played a part in the build-up to Jesé's goal.
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