Brest, France – In a commanding 3-0 victory over Stade Brestois on January 29, 2025, Real Madrid's Rodrygo continued his impressive scoring streak, netting two goals and bringing his tally to seven in as many matches. Despite this triumph, the Spanish giants fell short of securing a direct berth into the UEFA Champions League Round of 16.
Rodrygo opened the scoring with a clinical finish, marking his twelfth goal of the season. Midfielder Jude Bellingham added to the tally, and Rodrygo sealed the win with his second goal of the match. However, Real Madrid's position in the league phase standings was insufficient to guarantee automatic progression to the knockout stages.
Finishing 11th in the 36-team league phase, Real Madrid now faces the prospect of a playoff to secure their place in the Round of 16. This situation raises the possibility of a challenging matchup against formidable opponents like Manchester City.
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The team's focus now shifts to the upcoming playoff, where they must secure victory to continue their pursuit of European glory. The potential clash with Manchester City is particularly poignant, given the English club's recent dominance in both domestic and European competitions.
As the playoff approaches, Real Madrid will rely heavily on Rodrygo's current form and the midfield mastery of players like Bellingham to navigate this critical juncture in their Champions League campaign.