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Joe Donnohue

Rodrigo sends classy message to Leeds United fan after unpopular Villa Park decision

Leeds United netted three times at Villa Park for the third consecutive league game on Wednesday night, courtesy of goals from Daniel James and Diego Llorente.

The Welshman scored a well-struck effort from the right-hand side of the penalty area, before adding a second on the stroke of half-time, squeezing between Tyrone Mings and Emi Buendia to head home.

Diego Llorente's second half strike from close range capped a miniature comeback for the Whites who had conceded three without reply following James' opener in the first half.

Following the game, Marcelo Bielsa commended his team's work ethic and how they carried out their gameplan, despite this time only coming away with a point.

Bielsa was also asked about star man Raphinha who endured something of an off day at Villa Park.

He and Spanish international Rodrigo were among the first down the Villa Park tunnel after the final whistle - a decision which not all supporters agreed with.

Rodrigo shared a picture of himself on the ball shortly after full-time, which prompted Leeds United fan and Instagram user 'kerlin25' to respond to the Spaniard.

"Why did you go straight down the tunnel? Why not come and applaud us that's made the effort tonight people give up their day off work to come watch our club least you can do is show a bit of acknowledgement. Actually think tonight was one of your best games but going down the tunnel along with Rafa [Raphinha] was wrong", the supporter said.

Shortly thereafter, Rodrigo replied: "Sorry my friend! Really upset with the result! Thanks very much for the effort and support you all have been done through this whole season. I promise that next time I'll do the right thing."

Rodrigo's comment was acknowledged and received well by hundreds of Leeds fans on the social media platform, with several commending the player for responding.

One user wrote: "love this response rod, thank you and well played tonight".

Another said: "you were amazing today. Stay awesome brother".

To complete the exchange, Instagram user kerlin25 responded once more: "appreciated! onto everton...well played on a personal level one of your best games", he finished.

Rodrigo created five chances for his teammates at Villa Park on Wednesday evening, picking up the assist for Daniel James' opener.

The 30-year-old also had a hand in James' second goal, playing a neat one-two with Mateusz Klich inside the Villa penalty area before a deflected cross saw the ball land on James' head.

Leeds' next outing is against Everton at Goodison Park this Saturday.

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