Rodri was delighted to prove Manchester City's matchwinner at Arsenal on Saturday.
City won 2-1 thanks to a 93rd minute strike from Rodri.
He later said, "You always have two or three games like this in a season. They showed why they are in their position - the way they have grown with Mikel [Arteta] is huge. We know they have more rest than us. They have six days to prepare, we have three games in one week and travel. It is tough sometimes, when you don't have the physicality. We have to maybe play a bit more easy. We struggle in the first-half but took control in the second a bit more and do more our game. They did a great game but we showed our champions personality.
"We have learned from last years that you have to push no matter. We never drop and thought it was possible. I scored a goal. I don't know what I was doing in there with Laporte also. It was crazy. Three more vital points.
"I have no doubt ours was a penalty. At first I had doubt in the first action but I get close to the screen and for me it is clear.
"Small details make a big difference. They made a big mistake with the second yellow for Gabriel. We were clever. We did not have many chances but we were so effective.
"It is a massive moment. People think we always have to play top level. Sometimes it is impossible."
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