🏟 Match Details & Overview
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Competition: UEFA Champions League, Group Stage
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Date/Venue: January 22, 2025 · Estadio Santiago Bernabéu, Madrid
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Final Score: Real Madrid 5–1 RB Salzburg
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Attendance: 73,692 spectators
⚽ Scorers & Key Events
| Time | Scorer | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 23′ (1–0) | Rodrygo | First goal from a Bellingham touch → Rodrygo finish |
| 34′ (2–0) | Rodrygo | Brilliant finish after a Bellingham back-heel |
| 48′ (3–0) | Mbappé | Capitalized on goalkeeper Blaswich’s error |
| 55′ (4–0) | Vinícius Júnior | Struck from a Modrić pass—his 100th club goal |
| 77′ (5–0) | Vinícius Júnior | Second of the night—101st club goal |
| 85′ (5–1) | Mads Bidstrup (Salzburg) | Scored a well‑placed volley |
📈 Tactical & Performance Analysis
Real Madrid
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Formation & approach: 4-3-3 with heavy pressing and wing play
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Midfield control: Luka Modrić and Jude Bellingham orchestrated creative transitions
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Frontline effectiveness: Rodrygo, Mbappé, and Vinícius combined seamlessly, exploiting spaces and pressing. The Brazilian duo each struck twice
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Notable facts:
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High ball possession (≈70%) and passing accuracy (~93%)
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A dominant performance that secured qualification and improved their standing
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RB Salzburg
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Initial pressure: Began aggressively, creating early chances — including Gloukh’s near miss
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Tactical setup: 4-4-2, but struggled as Madrid’s intensity increased
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Defensive issues: Couldn't cope with Madrid’s counter-attacks; only late consolation came from Bidstrup
💬 Fan & Analyst Reactions
From Reddit (r/soccer/r/realmadrid):
“This squad is young, yet so experienced when it comes to management of the match phases.”
“Vini and Rodrygo both got their braces, Bellingham gave great assists, Mbappé's form is on the rise…”
And from tactical fans:
“We can see how much Bellingham, Modric and Rodrygo can shine when we are not handicapping ourselves by giving LV the ball EVERY SINGLE attack…”
These highlight real enthusiasm for the fluidity and structure in Madrid’s strategy.
📊 Statistical Highlights
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Shots: Madrid 14 (6 on target) – Salzburg 9 (3 on target)
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Chances created: 12 vs 7 | Crosses: 17 vs 11
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Fouls: Madrid 11 – Salzburg 9 | Corners: 10 vs 3
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Passing accuracy: Madrid ~93% (734/792), Salzburg ~86% (285/332)
🚀 Impact & Takeaways
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Champions League boost: The win secured Madrid’s progression, restored confidence after earlier struggles .
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Clinical performance: Demonstrated lethal counter-attacking and finishing prowess.
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Player form: Rodrygo, Vinícius, Bellingham, and Mbappé were standout contributors.
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Development pointers: Despite the goal fest, defensive refinement remains a focus, according to Ancelotti .
✅ Summary
Real Madrid delivered a dominant 5-1 victory over RB Salzburg at the Bernabéu on Jan. 22, 2025. A clinical opening, led by Rodrygo’s brace and followed by Mbappé and Vinícius Jr.’s goals, showcased their sharp attack and tactical superiority. Salzburg’s spirited start faded as Madrid seized control. The emphatic win rebuilds momentum in the Champions League and confirms Madrid's status as serious contenders.
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