The Whites came from a goal behind to earn a draw at Ewood Park, with Pascal Struijk scoring his side's equalising goal, after substitute Connor McBride's deflected free-kick gave his side the lead with fifteen minutes left to go.
Speaking after the game, Leeds ace Rodrigo spoke glowingly of the return of supporters to football grounds, and the importance of having the vocal Leeds fan support behind his side again. He said: “Everyone enjoys it a lot to have the fans and especially our fans in the stadium, home or away.
“They are a very important part of football, maybe the most important part of football and with the atmosphere that they create and the way that they support us, everyone is looking forward to playing in front of them next season. It was really nice for us.”He continued: “It was another good bit of training and another good step for us to arrive in the best conditions for the first game in the league.
“We have been working really, really hard these last few weeks so the legs are a little bit heavier than normal but it was a good game and we are looking forward to next season.”
Leeds' relentless week of football continues tomorrow evening, with a trip to Fleetwood Town, before they round off their preparations with an eagerly-anticipated clash against Real Betis - a side who boast stars such as Nabil Fekir, William Carvalho and Sergio Canales - at Elland Road this Saturday night.
We’ve gathered the best of today’s Premier League transfer speculation below…
1. Foxes set to expand stadium
Leicester City have announced plans to expand their stadium by 8,000 seats, to take their overall capacity up to the 40,000 mark. The Foxes will play Europa League football this season, after missing out on the Champions League by just one point. (BBC Sport)Photo: Alex Pantling
2. Magpies joint-favourites to sign Jones
Newcastle United and Southampton have been named joint-favourites to sign Man Utd defender Phil Jones, as the £16m prepares to leave Old Trafford this summer. The 29-year-old hasn't featured in a senior game for his club since January 2020. (SkyBet)Photo: Alex Livesey
3. Saints snap up Simeu
Southampton have completed the £1.5m signing of teenage centre-back Dynel Simeu from Chelsea. The 19-year-old, who has been capped at youth level for England, grew up in Southampton, and will initially join up with the reserve side. (Club website)Photo: Charlotte Tattersall
4. Grimes garners new admirers
Brighton and Watford are the latest sides to be credited with an interest in Swansea City skipper Matt Grimes. The midfield playmaker is expected to leave the Welsh side this summer, after they failed to secure promotion last season. (Football Insider)Photo: Alex Burstow
5. Hammers lead Botman chase
West Ham are said to be leading the race to sign Lille defender Sven Botman, ahead of Newcastle United and Crystal Palace. The 21-year-old, who is also on Norwich's radar, is likely to cost around £27m. (Sky Sports)Photo: Dean Mouhtaropoulos
6. Clarets favourites to sign Gunner
Burnley have been named the favourites to sign Arsenal's versatile, £20m-rated man Ainsley Maitland-Niles, ahead of the likes of Crystal Palace and Wolves. The 23-year-old looks set to leave the Gunners in the pursuit of first-team football this summer. (SkyBet)Photo: Pool