With three LaLiga titles, two Champions Leagues and a goal every two-and-a-half games, Rodrygo deserves far more plaudits than he gets.

Real Madrid must win their final two league phase games to have any chance of securing a top 8 finish, and they’ve made the perfect start to this objective by taking the lead in their penultimate

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.

Kylian Mbappe, Vinicius Jr, and Rodrygo all found the back of the net as Real Madrid managed a 5-1 win against RB Salzburg in the UEFA Champions League on Janua

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.

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.

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.”

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.

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