Why is Rodrygo wearing a ‘pray for RS’ shirt in Real Madrid’s clash against Bayern Munich
RODRYGO wore a shirt reading “pray for RS” during Real Madrid’s clash with Bayern Munich.
The Brazilian winger started the Champions League semi-final second leg at the Santiago Bernabeu on Wednesday night.
Rodrygo came close to putting the Spanish giants in front during the first half.
It came after Vinicius Jr had struck the post for the home side.
His effort then came back to Rodrygo, only for Manuel Neuer to save the rebound and gather the ball.
The forward could not believe he had failed to score and lifted his shirt over his head in response.
In doing so, he revealed another shirt underneath his Real Madrid jersey with the message “Pray for RS”.
The message appears to be a tribute to those impacted by the recent floods in Brazil.
Unprecedented devastation has been caused in the state of Rio Grande do Sul by flooding and overflowing rivers.
Porto Alegre airport in the state has even been left under water as a result of the floods.
Several Brazilian footballers have reacted to the devastation, including former Chelsea striker Diego Costa.
The Gremio star helped save 100 people from the floods with a jetski and a Jeep.
He used his vehicle to get people away from the flooded area and rescue trapped residents.
Over 120,000 people have been displaced as a result of the heavy flooding in Rio Grande do Sul.