On 22 January 2025, Real Madrid defeated Red Bull Salzburg 5–1 in the UEFA Champions League at the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium. Brazilians Rodrigo and Vinicius Junior scored two goals each in the win, while Kylian Mbappe scored one.
match details
First Half: In the 23rd minute, Rodrygo scored from a cross by Vinicius Jr. In the 34th minute, Rodrygo scored the second goal with a superb curling shot from a backheel pass by Jude Bellingham.
Second half: In the 52nd minute, Vinicius Jr. scored the third goal past Mbappe. In the 65th minute, Mbappe scored himself to make the score 4-0. In the 70th minute, Salzburg scored the only goal. In the 78th minute, Vinicius Jr. scored the team’s second and fifth goals.
key player performance
Rodigo: Led the team to victory by scoring two goals.
Vinicius Junior: Had a great game with two goals and an assist.
Killian Mbappe: Showed aggressive play with a goal and an assist.
Coach Carlo Ancelotti’s strategy: Ancelotti fielded the team with an aggressive lineup, with Danny Ceballos, Luka Modric and Jude Bellingham showing excellent coordination in midfield. Ceballos made 88 accurate passes out of 89, which improved the team’s positioning and bowling.
Champions League position: Real Madrid have secured a place in the playoffs with this win. The team is currently in 16th place and would like to go straight to the last-16 by winning against Stade Brestois in the next match.
Other match results: Arsenal beat Dinamo Zagreb 3-0, with goals from Declan Rice, Kai Havertz and Martin Odegaard. Young Boys won 1-0 thanks to an own goal by Loris Benito. Paris Saint-Germain beat Manchester City 4-2, despite City taking an early 2-0 lead. Bayern Munich beat Feyenoord 3-0.
Conclusion: This big win for Real Madrid will give the team more confidence and motivate them to perform better in the upcoming matches. The coach’s strategy and coordination between the players has united the team for future success.