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Brazil Face Norway in the World Cup Round of 16

Brazil and Norway will battle it out in the round of 16 this Sunday (05). The match will also mark a reunion between Danilo and Odegaard. That’s because the two trained together at Real Madrid (ESP).

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The current Flamengo defender played for the Spanish giants from mid-2015 to mid-2017. The Arsenal (ENG) midfielder, however, was part of the Spanish club’s youth setup. 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 never officially played together. After all, the players are seven years apart in age. So while Danilo was 24, Odegaard was still in the youth ranks.

However, the Brazilian and the Norwegian did share the pitch unofficially in the 2016 friendly tournament Champions Cup. 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 met again?

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

How did Danilo end up at Flamengo?

After Real Madrid, 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 at a club in Europe.

At the end of his contract with the Italian side, the defender joined Flamengo in January 2025. He then became 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 Flamengo 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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