With three LaLiga titles, two Champions Leagues and a goal every two-and-a-half games, Rodrygo deserves far more plaudits than he gets.

Vinicius Jr. was one of the stars on the night for Real Madrid as they defeated RB Salzburg 5-1 in the UEFA Champions League on Wednesday.The Brazilian, returning to the team after missing the

Real Madrid moved to within one point of the UEFA Champions League automatic qualification places with a 5-1 victory over RB Salzburg at the Santiago Bernabeu.

Rodrygo scores his second goal of the night to put Real Madrid 2-0 up against Red Bull Salzburg thanks a "brilliant" assist from Jude Bellingham.

Madrid smelled blood and punished Salzburg in the second half, with Kylian Mbappe seizing on an error by goalkeeper Janis Blaswich in the 48th minute. Vinicius Jr then cut into the box for Los Blancos’ fourth in the 55th minute and wrapped up the rout in the 77th minute, his 100th and 101st goals for the club.

Rodrygo Goes was happy with his double in Real Madrid's rout of Champions League opponents RB Salzburg. Rodrygo is hoping the manner of the 5-1 victory can spark a winning run. "It's a very important day for us. I'm confident and pleased to score again and help the team. It was a special night.”

Rodrgyo and Vinicius Junior sparkled as Real Madrid eased into the knock-out rounds of the Champions League. Holders Real Madrid hammered Salzburg 5-1 on Wednesday to secure a top-24 finish in the Champions League's league phase.

Real Madrid need a positive result to keep alive their hopes of an automatic place in the UEFA Champions League knockout stages.

Real Madrid give their ambitions to defend their Champions League title a huge boost with a comfortable win to eliminate Red Bull Salzburg.

Rodrygo and Vinicius Junior each scored twice in a dominant win, with Kylian Mbappe also on target as the reigning European champions made sure of a place in the knock-out stage

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