Rodrygo was the star of the show as Real Madrid closed the UEFA Champions League league phase in style with a convincing 3-0 victory over Brest in Guingamp.
The young Brazilian forward bagged a brace, continuing his red-hot form, while Jude Bellingham also found the net to seal an emphatic win for the Spanish giants.
Rodrygo Fires Madrid Ahead
Brest started the match with great energy, threatening Madrid’s defense on multiple occasions with dangerous counter-attacks.
Their quick play exposed some vulnerabilities in Madrid’s backline, and both of Ancelotti’s center-backs—Aurelien Tchouameni and Antonio Rudiger—found themselves booked early.
However, Real Madrid showed their class and took the lead against the run of play in the 27th minute.
Rodrygo created a brilliant solo chance, dribbled past Brest captain Brendan Chardonnet, and slotted the ball past goalkeeper Marco Bizot.
It was a goal of pure quality and a sign of his growing confidence on the big stage.
VAR Denies Brest, Bellingham Strikes Again
Brest thought they had equalized shortly after the halftime break when Ludovic Ajorque squeezed a messy goal past Thibaut Courtois. However, VAR ruled the goal out for offside, crushing the home side’s momentum.
Just minutes later, Real Madrid made Brest pay. Jude Bellingham, who has been in unstoppable form this season, finished off a lethal counter-attack in the 56th minute to double Madrid’s lead.
The English midfielder exchanged passes with Lucas Vazquez before clinically slotting the ball into the net, leaving Brest with an uphill battle.
Rodrygo’s Second Seals the Victory
With Brest struggling to recover from the disallowed goal, Madrid kept pressing forward. In the 78th minute, Kylian Mbappe’s tight-angle shot was saved by Bizot, but the rebound fell perfectly to Rodrygo.
With quick thinking, he acrobatically poked the ball into the empty net, securing his second goal of the night.
It was Rodrygo’s second consecutive Champions League brace, proving his importance to Madrid’s attack. His performance has been crucial for both club and country, and he looks set for a stellar season.
Missed Chances and What’s Next
Brest had some bright moments, with Mama Baldé and Kenny Lala coming close to scoring.
Thibaut Courtois also made a stunning save to deny a fierce shot heading into the top corner. However, Brest’s failure to convert their chances cost them dearly.
Real Madrid finished the league phase in 11th place and will face either Celtic or Manchester City in the knockout-playoff round.
Brest ended in 18th place, with a negative goal difference, and will have to battle either Paris Saint-Germain or Benfica in the playoffs.
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