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Brazil face Norway in the World Cup round of 16

Brazil and Norway will battle for a place in the quarterfinals this Sunday (05) in the round of 16. The match will also mark a reunion between Danilo and Odegaard. That is because both trained together at Real Madrid (ESP).

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The current Flamengo defender played for the Merengue club from mid-2015 to mid-2017. The Arsenal (ENG) midfielder, however, was still part of the Spanish side’s youth ranks. So, for a short period, the Brazilian and the Norwegian shared a dressing room in Madrid.

But did Danilo and Odegaard play together?

Although they shared a dressing room, the defender and the midfielder did not play together officially. After all, the players are seven years apart in age. So while Danilo was 24, Odegaard was still in the youth setup.

However, the Brazilian and the Norwegian did share the pitch unofficially in the 2016 Champions Cup friendly tournament. During preseason, the defender scored in the final against Bayern Munich (GER), while the European playmaker came off the bench in the 61st minute.

So, is this the first time Danilo and Odegaard have reunited?

Yes, the match for a place in the World Cup quarterfinals will be the first reunion between the former Real Madrid teammates. That is because their paths have not crossed again at club level.

How did Danilo end up at Flamengo?

After Real, the center-back continued his successful career in Europe. Manchester City (ENG) signed the Brazilian in 2017, but sold him to Juventus (ITA) in 2019. Danilo played in Italy for six seasons, his longest spell with a club on the Old Continent.

With his contract at the Italian side coming to an end, the defender joined Flamengo in January 2025. As a result, he was part of one of the most successful years in the club’s history. The captain earned the nickname “hero of the fourth title” after scoring in the Libertadores final against Palmeiras.

How long will Danilo stay at Flamengo?

The center-back is under contract with the Most Beloved until the end of this year. Therefore, he can sign a pre-contract to leave the club at the end of the season. However, renewing his deal is also a possible path.

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