Real Madrid have booked their place in the last 16 of the Champions League after a solid 3-0 victory over Braga at the Santiago Bernabeu, which also continued their 100% record in this season’s competition.
Match Report
Carlo Ancelotti made several changes to the side that drew with Rayo Vallecano, with one notable starter being Andriy Lunin. The Ukrainian replaced Kepa Arrizabalaga after he was injured in the warm-up, and he would make an immediate impact on the match.
Lucas Vazquez fouled Christian Borja in the area, which gave Braga the opportunity to take an early lead. However, Lunin dived to his right to push away Alvaro Djalo’s effort, much to the delight of his teammates and the home supporters.
Brahim Diaz, who has been something of a forgotten man for Los Blancos this season, opened the scoring for Real Madrid on the half hour mark. Rodrygo’s cutback was turned it by the 24-year-old for his second goal in two starts.
After the half time break, Real Madrid secured their victory. Vinicius Junior snapped a four-match scoreless run to make it 3-0, before setting up Rodrygo for a third a few minutes later.
The result keeps Real Madrid at the top of Group C, five points clear of Napoli, who they take on at the Bernabeu on MD5.
Match Events
0' The match is about to start!
6' Penalty Missed! (Álvaro Djaló)
13' Foul! Real Madrid’s goal disallowed
27' GOAL! Real Madrid 1-0 Braga (Brahim)
54' Brahim's shot stopped
58' GOAL! Real Madrid 2-0 Braga (Vinicius)
61' GOAL! Real Madrid 3-0 Braga (Rodrygo)
Line-ups
Real Madrid XI: Kroos, Nacho, Rudiger, Vazquez, F Mendy, Valverde, Brahim, Andriy Lunin, Vinicius, Rodrygo, Eduardo Camavinga
Subs: Modric, Alaba, Joselu, Carvajal, Fran García, Jude Bellingham, Arda Güler, Diego Piñeiro, Nico Paz
Braga XI: Fonte, Moutinho, Bruma, Matheus, Ricardo Horta, Cristián Borja, Vitor Carvalho, Víctor Gomez, Sikou Niakaté, Rodrigo Zalazar, Álvaro Djaló
Subs: Castro, Pizzi, Oliveira, Lopes, Marin, Musrati, Simon Banza, André Horta, Abel Ruiz, Lukas Hornicek, Serdar Saatçı, Joe Mendes
ElenaLopez
613
Vinicius Jr. is the ONLY player across Europe's top 5 leagues with 15+ goals and 15+ assists in 2023 👏
JoyNg01
572
That counter attack has “Vintage Real Madrid” written all over it. Beautiful. Such a smooth transition with the two Brazilian speedsters at the centre of it. Just too good. 3-0🤍🤍🔥🔥
Gentle_gaint
529
Real Madrid could BRAG in front of BRAGA.. But BRAGA failed to be REAL.. in front of MADRID
Doxmang
452
Vinicius and Rodrygo 2G/A each 🔥 • Brahim Diaz cooked • Valverde and Camavinga all round masterclass • Lord Vazquez assist 💀 • Lunin penalty save (clean sheet) • Nico Pazz UCL Debut 🔥 • 4 UCL games - 12 points • into the Ro16 HALA MADRID 🌹🤝💯✍️🔥🫅👉👑
ibrahiem_shaps
425
Hail to Real Madrid for the victory! 🎉👏 The team's dedication, skill, and teamwork shine through in every match, making fans around the world proud. Keep up the great work! #HalaMadrid ⚽🏆👑 Wanted to see Arda on the pitch thou
JoyNg01
412
Thank you to all Barca fans for staying up to watch Madrid march into the knockouts. Much appreciated 😌🤲😂😂
Ozzillos
377
My boys are back. It’s time to start cooking
Yizaclortu
345
I always say Lunin is better than Kepa but people keep doubting me. Madrid would have conceded two goals if it were Kepa in the poles today. The same way all other players play their normal game today because there was no Bellingham as a central concentration and target for team members
CruzJR999
345
🗣️: A Goal⚽ And Assist🎯 Vini Jr Is Just A Joy To Watch 🤩🤍💯 Enjoyed Him Playing Today 💪🤍
Toxin-Dc
311
I say it before the match that both of them will score
Majboy
308
Haters mood after the game😂
jabeermakasa
285
no one is talking about this guy 8.4 rating
jabeermakasa
279
this boy need more minutes
MadridSport
271
Seems like Puyol's advice to Vinicius worked effectively
Ultimateo_Kinqpap
250
let's talk about this guy
zerbigboy
249
GIVE HIM ANOTHER CHANCE THIS GUY HAVE A LOT TO CONTRIBUTE HALLA MADRID