Real Madrid Thrashes Salzburg 5-1: Vinicius Jr. and Rodrygo Shine at the Bernabeu

Madrid, Spain

Real Madrid delivered a scintillating performance on Wednesday, defeating Salzburg 5-1 in their UEFA Champions League clash at the Santiago Bernabeu. The star-studded lineup, led by Vinicius Jr. and Rodrygo, displayed attacking brilliance to secure a vital win and move closer to the knockout stages.

Rodrygo’s Early Brilliance
The Brazilian forward Rodrygo set the tone for the evening with a clinical finish in the 23rd minute, tapping in a rebound from close range. He doubled his tally just over 10 minutes later with a beautifully placed shot into the far corner after being expertly set up by Jude Bellingham, giving Madrid a 2-0 lead going into halftime.

Mbappe Joins the Party
Fresh from his summer move to Madrid, Kylian Mbappe added to the scoreline early in the second half. Pouncing on a misplaced pass from Salzburg’s goalkeeper, Mbappe calmly slotted home in the 48th minute to make it 3-0, extending Madrid’s dominance.

Vinicius Jr.’s Dazzling Display
Vinicius Jr., not to be outdone by his compatriot Rodrygo, turned on the style in the second half. In the 55th minute, he weaved through Salzburg’s defense, showcasing his dribbling mastery before finding the back of the net. He struck again in the 77th minute with a composed finish into the bottom-right corner, sealing the result and earning loud cheers from the Madrid faithful.

Salzburg’s Late Consolation
Salzburg managed a consolation goal in the 85th minute when Mads Bidstrup fired a powerful shot into the top corner, but it was far too late to trouble Madrid, who had already secured the points.

Real Madrid’s Journey Continues
With this victory, Real Madrid climbed to 16 points in the group, cementing their place in the knockout stages of the competition. The performance reaffirmed their status as one of the tournament favorites, with the attacking trio of Rodrygo, Vinicius Jr., and Mbappe striking fear into opposition defenses.

Other Results from Wednesday Night
Paris Saint-Germain stunned Manchester City with a 4-2 victory.
Feyenoord shocked Bayern Munich with a commanding 3-0 win.
Leipzig edged Sporting 2-1.
Shakhtar Donetsk secured a 2-0 triumph over Brest.
Inter Milan narrowly defeated Sparta Prague 1-0.
Arsenal dispatched Dinamo Zagreb 3-0.
Celtic beat Young Boys 1-0 in a tight encounter.
AC Milan earned a 1-0 victory against Girona.
The Champions League continues to deliver drama and excitement, with Real Madrid proving once again why they are synonymous with European football excellence.