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

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.”

Real Madrid must win their final two league phase games to have any chance of securing a top 8 finish, and they’re on course for the first of those victories after doubling their advantage over RB

This victory will give us a lot of confidence to face the challenges ahead of us”, added the scorer of the first two goals against Salzburg.

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.

Vinícius Júnior has reached 100 goals with Real Madrid in the team's 5-1 victory over Salzburg to secure a playoff spot after a slow start in the Champions League.

Kylian Mbappe has now scored more UEFA Champions League goals than Thierry Henry. The Real Madrid forward is the second-highest French goalscorer in the history

Victory left Real Madrid 16th, a point behind Bayer Leverkusen in eighth, which is the final spot for direct qualification to the last 16.

Paris St Germain clawed back from two goals down to stun Manchester City 4-2 in the Champions League on Wednesday while holders Real Madrid hit five past Salzburg. Goals from PSG's Ousmane Dembele, Bradley Barcola,