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Rodri's Costly Error Helps Beitar Jerusalem Defeat Atletico Madrid in 2019 Friendly
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First reported by N12 · Jul 20, 2026
What happened
Before becoming a World Cup-winning captain and Ballon d'Or winner, Rodri lost a crucial ball in a 2019 friendly match where Atletico Madrid was defeated 2-1 by Beitar Jerusalem in Israel. This was his last game for Atletico before moving to Manchester City, where he achieved major career success.
- 01Rodri lost a key ball in a 2019 friendly leading to Beitar Jerusalem's 2-1 win over Atletico Madrid.
- 02The match took place at Teddy Stadium in Jerusalem at the end of the 2018/19 season.
- 03This was Rodri's final game for Atletico before transferring to Manchester City.
- 04Maor Buzaglo scored twice for Beitar in the upset victory.
- 05Rodri later won the World Cup, Euro, Champions League, and Ballon d'Or with Spain and Manchester City.
- 06Antoine Griezmann and Diego Godin also left Atletico Madrid that summer.
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