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.

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.

Holders Real Madrid hammered RB Salzburg 5-1 in a Champions League clash in the Spanish capital on Wednesday thanks to doubles from Brazilian forwards Rodrygo and Vinicius Jr either side of a goal by Kylian Mbappe.

Real Madrid strolled to a comfortable 5-1 victory over RB Salzburg in Matchday 7 of the Champions League. Alongside other results, Madrid now has qualified for

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

Real Madrid ran through RB Salzburg 5-1 at the Santiago Bernabeu to solidify their place in the top 24 of the Champions League, aided by a dominant performance from their superstar quartet. Here are three quick observations from the game: Having good players is one thing,