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.

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

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.”

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.

Real Madrid need a positive result to keep alive their hopes of an automatic place in the UEFA Champions League knockout stages.

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 boosted their UEFA Champions League knockout hopes with an emphatic 5-1 win over Salzburg on matchday seven.