Martin Odegaard, Arsenal captain, expresses discontent over Manchester City star Rodri’s shocking challenge.

Martin Odegaard Believes Norway Was Robbed: Spain Gets Lucky in Controversial Tackle

Arsenal’s Martin Odegaard expressed displeasure after Spain’s Rodri escaped a penalty for a tackle on him during their first foray into Euro 2024 qualifiers against Norway. Spain emerged victorious with a 3-0 scoreline, with two goals from ex-Newcastle striker Joselu in quick succession. However, Rodri managed to dodge a booking and avoid conceding a penalty, leaving Arsenal fans criticizing the player’s intent. Though Odegaard was not injured, the tackle concerns the Norway team ahead of their upcoming qualifier against Georgia.

Odegaard was the embodiment of a Mourinho-styled post-match interview, indicating his disapproval of the tackle and the referee’s decision. Stale Solbakken, Norway’s manager, also echoed Odegaard’s thoughts on the tackle. The incident has heightened the rivalry between the two teams, with eight points separating Arsenal and Manchester City.

The teams will meet for their next game with six games left of the season, and tensions will undoubtedly be high with Rodri’s actions in the previous game.