Real Madrid picked up a critical win over RB Salzburg on Wednesday night, propelling the team up the UEFA Champions League standings and taking them closer to a favourable knockout draw.Vinicius Jr.

Defending champions Real Madrid beat RB Salzburg 5-1 on Matchday 7 in the league stage of the UEFA Champions League. The match, played at Santiago Bernabeu in Madrid, saw Rodrygo strike twice in the first half to put Real two goals to the good. Vinicius Junior scored a brace on either side of a Kylian Mbappe goal in the second period.

Real Madrid ran through RB Salzburg 5-1 at the Santiago Bernabeu to solidify their place in the top 24 of the Champions League, aided by a dominant performance from their superstar quartet. Here are three quick observations from the game: Having good players is one thing,