Real Madrid, the current Champions League champion, defeated RB Salzburg 5-1 on Wednesday to get back on track in Europe and avoid elimination at the first hurdle. Real Madrid, the current Champions League champion, defeated RB Salzburg 5-1 on Wednesday to get back on track in Europe and avoid elimination at the first hurdle.
In a merciless performance at the Santiago Bernabeu, French sensation Kylian Mbappe was on goal along with two goals apiece from Vinicius Junior and Rodrygo Goes. In a concerning start to the tournament, Carlo Ancelotti's team lost three of its first six games. Unless they can scrape a top eight berth, they will probably have to compete in the extra play-off round in February, which is part of the league's new format. Madrid took the lead thanks to two goals from Brazilian winger Rodrygo in the first half. Mbappe scored shortly after the interval, and Vinicius added two goals of his own.