Real Madrid Dominate Red Bull Salzburg 5-1: A Massive Boost to Their Champions League Defense
Real Madrid showed their true European pedigree with a resounding 5-1 victory over Red Bull Salzburg at the Santiago Bernabéu, giving a huge lift to their Champions League campaign. After a shaky start to the league stage, where they lost three of their first six games, the Spanish giants showcased their attacking brilliance with a ruthless display, sending Salzburg packing from the competition.
The match was essentially decided in the first half. Rodrygo opened the scoring in the 23rd minute with a sharp angled volley after a well-executed move, which started from Jude Bellingham’s clever knockdown of VinÃcius Júnior's cross. Ten minutes later, the Brazilian winger was at it again, doubling the lead with a brilliant strike after playing a slick one-two with Bellingham. With a 2-0 advantage at halftime, Real Madrid looked in full control, but they were far from done.
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Just three minutes after the restart, Kylian Mbappé added a third for Madrid, capitalizing on a calamitous error from Salzburg goalkeeper Janis Blaswich, who was caught in possession by the French forward, allowing Mbappé to tap in an easy goal. As if that wasn’t enough, VinÃcius Júnior added another goal to his growing tally in the 55th minute. The Brazilian picked up a stunning pass from Luka Modrić, took a touch inside, and curled a brilliant shot past Blaswich into the net.
But VinÃcius wasn’t finished. He scored his second of the night in the 77th minute, completing a perfect Madrid passing sequence that saw the ball move swiftly upfield from goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois to the front line, where VinÃcius coolly finished off the move to make it 5-0. The win was all but sealed, with Salzburg’s Mads Bidstrup managing to score a late consolation goal in the 85th minute with a well-taken volley.
This dominant performance has not only boosted Real Madrid’s Champions League hopes but also secured them at least a playoff spot. They are now just one point behind the automatic qualification spots, and a win in their final match next week against Brest will see them advance directly to the knockout stages. For Salzburg, this defeat marks the end of their Champions League journey as they remain stuck with just three points from seven games.
The victory was a statement from the reigning champions that they are still a force to be reckoned with in Europe. With star players like Rodrygo, Mbappé, and VinÃcius Júnior all contributing to the scoreline, Madrid proved that their attacking depth and quality remain unmatched. The road to defending their title looks much clearer now, as they head into the final stage with renewed confidence.
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