OFFICIAL: Vinicius takes up no. 7 at Real Madrid, Rodrygo gets new no. too

VIA TRIBUNA:

Vinicius Jr. is officially Real Madrid’s new no. 7. The Brazilian gets the shirt following the departure of Eden Hazard.

Vini now vacates the no. 20 he has won since he turned pro at Real Madrid.

Meanwhile, Rodrygo has picked up the no. 11 shirt vacated by Marco Asensio. The Brazilian was formerly Madrid’s no. 21.

Real Madrid have updated their squad numbers

The number 7 was made famous and iconic at Real Madrid by Raul and then Cristiano Ronaldo. However, a shadow was cast on it when Mariano and Hazard were allowed to wear it.

Also, the number 11 is special at Real Madrid after being donned by legends like Karim Benzema, Gareth Bale and recently Asensio.