Santos forward Rodrygo, who will join Real Madrid next summer, has defended the Brazilian club's fans after they caused disruption in Tuesday's last-16 Copa Libertadores clash against Independiente, causing the match to be suspended 12 minutes from time.
The Santos fans were protesting against CONMEBOL's decision to change last week's 0-0 first-leg result to a 3-0 Independiente win due to midfielderCarlos Sanchez's ineligibility. Rodrygo, 17, said they were right to react as they did, per Marca:
"I believe the fans did well. What happened [to us] was a disgrace.