Vini Jr. and Rodrygo, with two goals each, put on a show at the Santiago Bernabéu.
Real Madrid crushed RB Salzburg 5-1 on Wednesday, 22, in the seventh round of the Champions League group stage, securing their spot in the playoffs. Goals were scored by Vini Jr. and Rodrygo, who each netted twice, and Mbappé, while Bidstrup pulled one back for the visitors. Get the latest football scores at football live scores.
The Austrian side started strongly in the opening 10 minutes, pinning Real Madrid in their defensive half. However, their momentum quickly waned as the hosts’ star-studded squad began to take control, dominating with up to 69% possession.
The breakthrough came in the 23rd minute when Rodrygo latched onto a brilliant pass from Vini Jr. to open the scoring. Eleven minutes later, the Brazilian struck again, finishing a spectacular shot set up by Bellingham. With the first-half lead secured, Carlo Ancelotti’s men put on a clinic in the second half.
Mbappé scored in the 48th minute, and Vini Jr. added two more in the 55th and 77th minutes, turning the win into a rout. Salzburg’s Bidstrup netted a consolation goal in the 85th minute, but it was too little, too late.
The result propels Real Madrid to 16th place with 12 points, ensuring their place in the playoffs, with a chance for direct qualification to the Round of 16 still on the table.
Meanwhile, Salzburg remains stuck near the bottom of the standings with just three points, with no hope of advancing in the tournament. BBscore football, your go-to place for football results.
