MADRID: Brahim Diaz, Vinicius Jr and Rodrygo scored as Real Madrid cruised into the last 16 of the Champions League with two group games remaining after a 3-0 victory over Portuguese side Braga on Wednesday.
Real manager Carlo Ancelotti rested several regular starters, including top scorer Jude Bellingham with a shoulder injury, but the 14-times champions maintained their 100% record to lead Group C with 12 points from four games.
They could secure top spot with a point at home in their next game against Napoli.
The Italian champion is second on seven points, four clear of Braga in third. Union Berlin are bottom on one point after a 1-1 draw against Napoli earlier on Wednesday.
“The truth is that I am delighted. It was a perfect game, three goals, we didn’t concede… I’m happy for the goal, the assist and, of course, for the win and the qualification, which was the most important thing,” man-of-the-match Rodrygo told Movistar Plus.
“We have a lot of quality in our squad that is so deep. If we have a good day, it’s difficult to prevent us from scoring. Today went very well and we hope it continues like this for the next games.”
