According to AS, Gonzalo Rodríguez stated that he fears Vinicius Jr. more than Diomande as an opponent.

Gonzalo Rodríguez played for Villarreal for 8 years. After suffering two anterior cruciate ligament tears and one fibula fracture, he spent nearly two and a half years mostly in rehabilitation. He remains Villarreal's second-highest foreign player in official appearances with 254 matches.

When asked about the greatest attackers he has faced, Gonzalo Rodríguez said: "I was fortunate to play against players like Ronaldo, Raúl, Ronaldinho, Messi, Villa, Torres, Agüero, and Forlán, but if I had to choose one, I would still say Zidane. His technique, aura, dominance, and ball control impressed me; it was almost impossible to dispossess him. He is the player I most admired on the field."

He recalled a clash at the Bernabéu in 2005. After Raúl lost the ball and Gonzalo Rodríguez challenged him, Zidane came to remonstrate over the tackle. Subsequently, Gonzalo Rodríguez's teammate Quique Álvarez touched Zidane from behind, and Zidane retaliated by striking Quique in the face, resulting in both receiving red cards.

Speaking about the upcoming Real Madrid vs. Villarreal match, Gonzalo Rodríguez believes Villarreal is gradually improving under Iñigo Pérez's leadership. He stated that Real Madrid's counter-attacks have always posed serious problems for Villarreal and predicted a 2-2 draw. He also considers Mbappé the best player in the world and a crucial attacking player for both Real Madrid and the French national team.

Regarding Real Madrid's defensive issues, Gonzalo Rodríguez said that blaming only the four defenders and goalkeeper is unfair because defense is a team responsibility. He believes that while Real Madrid's forwards possess strong attacking abilities, they sometimes fail to press as effectively as they should.

When asked whether he would rather face Vinicius Jr. or Diomande, Gonzalo Rodríguez replied: "Vinicius is still lethal, even if he appears out of form at the moment. Technique doesn't disappear; as long as he's in good physical condition, he can destroy opponents. Diomande is also very threatening, but he is still young and in a developing phase, so his impact is not yet as great as the Brazilian's. As an opponent, I fear Vinicius more than Diomande."

Speaking about Militão's injury experience, he expressed strong empathy and believes that if Militão returns to his best form, he will be a crucial player for Real Madrid.

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