Rodrygo and Vini Jr. put on a show, and Real Madrid beat RB Salzburg in the Champions League
Brazilians score twice each, and Mbappé completes the scoring for the Madrid team; Bidstrup scores
Brazilians put on a show in a rout
Real Madrid confirmed their favouritism with plenty of chances and artistic football at the Santiago Bernabéu, thrashing RB Salzburg 5-1. Rodrygo and Vini Jr., who both scored twice, were the main protagonists of the afternoon. Mbappé scored the other goal for the home team, and Bidstrup pulled one back.
The first 10 minutes were surprising, and RB Salzburg kept pushing Real Madrid’s defense. But this scenario, as expected, didn’t last long. Modric, Bellingham, Vini and Rodrygo started to play well, and the home team controlled the action (69% possession). The first goal, scored by Rodrygo, came after a beautiful cross from Vini Jr. in the area. The second was a masterpiece: after a one-two that included a masterful pass from Bellingham, Rodrygo finished with a beautiful shot.
In the second half, Real continued to dominate the game and closed the massacre with a clever goal from Mbappé and two masterpieces from Vini. The Austrians’ goal of honor was also beautiful, scored by Bidstrup.
Vin100!
Vini Jr. has reached 100 goals for Real Madrid! We have to respect the history of this star player! With his hands, Vini has shown that he has reached the 100-year mark! He has scored 27 goals in the Champions League, 58 in LaLiga, three in the Club World Cup, one in the new Intercontinental Club Cup, four in the Spanish Super Cup and seven in the Copa del Rey.
Rodrygo in great form
A star player in the first half, Rodrygo scored his eighth goal in the last 10 games. In the same period, Real Madrid’s number 11 provided four assists. To give you an idea of his recent growth, he has scored 11 goals and five assists in the entire season.
Table and agenda
Now guaranteed a place in the Champions League playoffs, Real Madrid have 12 points and are in 16th place. RB Salzburg, in 34th place with three points, are eliminated.
In the last round, Real will face Brest in France, next Wednesday. At the same time, Salzburg will host Atlético de Madrid.
