Controversy with Real Madrid's gem Rodrygo in Brazil: Conmebol sons of b... Real Madrid Supported Santos ultras

Rodrygo, the hot prospect that Real Madrid have agreed to sign for next season, criticised Conmebol and showed his support for the actions of Santos' ultras in the aftermath of their Copa Libertadores elimination.

The Brazilian club's last 16 match against Argentina's Independiente was suspended 12 minutes from time by Chilean referee Julio Bascunan as the Santos fans threw flares onto the pitch, took seats from the stands and tried to invade the pitch.

"I believe the fans did well," Rodrygo said after the game.

"What happened [to us] was a disgrace, the fans were totally right in doing what they did today."

The knockout game was decided in the Conmebol offices, as the South American football federation handed Independiente a 3-0 win instead of the 0-0 that scoreline that was in play before the abandonment.

The punishment to Santos came because of the ineligibility of Uruguayan midfielder Carlos Sanchez who carried a suspension from his time in River Plate.

"The game ended when the result of the trial came out, that shame, the temptation was to talk a lot of shit here, but there's nothing we can do, so I have to stay still," Rodrygo, who will officially sign for Real Madrid next year, said.

Just seconds after the match was suspended, one fan grabbed his phone and filmed the reaction of a clearly worked up Rodrygo on the Estadio Pacaembu pitch.

"Conmebol, sons of bitches," the Brazilian shouted, in a video which has since gone viral.

Although the youngster will not arrive in the Spanish capital until July 2019, Rodrygo clearly already has his mind on Los Blancos.

Speaking to the Show do Esporte programme the player, who remains at Santos for now, confirmed he was "excited about arriving at Real Madrid."

The promising Brazilian, aged just 17, was signed for 45 million euros and will follow in the footsteps of Vinicius Junior.

"I thank the people of Madrid for their trust in me, for their affection... they are always sending me messages even though it's a year before I join," he said.

Rodrygo does not seem concerned by the possibility of playing in Real's Castilla team or even heading out on loan when he arrives at the Estadio Santiago Bernabeu.

"I hope to be successful, to score many goals and win many titles," he continued.

The hot prospect was also asked about which other teams were interested in securing his services.

"Well, I would have to ask my father if I can tell you or not," he joked.

Rodrygo still doesn't speak Spanish but he will start studying in the coming weeks to help him settle quicker.