Rodrygo thankful for Ancelotti support as Real Madrid ease into Champions League last 16

09.11.2023 - 08:13 thenationalnews.com

Carlo Ancelotti said Real Madrid showed their Champions League pedigree by easing through to the last 16 with two matches to spare following Wednesday's comfortable 3-0 win over Braga.

Brahim Diaz, Vinicius Junior and Rodrygo were on target for the 14-time European champions, who sealed progress from Group C even without rested top goalscorer Jude Bellingham.

Brazilian wingers Vinicius and Rodrygo have been criticised for their lack of goals this season and both responded with classy finishes to help send their team through after Diaz opened the scoring.

Madrid have four wins from four games, leading the group on 12 points ahead of Napoli, second on seven after a 1-1 draw with bottom team Union Berlin.

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As the battle between Real Madrid and the Brazilian FA (CBF) for the managerial services of Carlo Ancelotti continues to rage, the Italian is refusing to be drawn in and might not reveal his plans until the end of the season.

Electric Rodrygo sends Madrid top at Cadiz

Real Madrid’s Brazilian forward #11 Rodrygo vies with Cadiz’s Spanish midfielder #04 Ruben Alcaraz during the Spanish league football match between Cadiz CF and Real Madrid CF at the Nuevo Mirandilla stadium in Cadiz on November 26, 2023. (Photo by CRISTINA QUICLER / AFP)

Jude Bellingham scores on return as Real Madrid win to move top of La Liga

Jude Bellingham marked his return to the Real Madrid side with the third goal in a 3-0 win at Cadiz on Sunday evening as Carlo Ancelotti's team moved top of La Liga.

La Liga: Electric Rodrygo Sends Real Madrid Top At Cadiz

Rodrygo sent Real Madrid provisionally top of La Liga with two goals in a comfortable 3-0 win at Cadiz on Sunday. The Brazilian winger also set up a goal for La Liga's top scorer Jude Bellingham, who now has 11 to his name this season in the Spanish top flight. Madrid climbed a point clear of high-flying Girona, who host Athletic Bilbao on Monday looking to reclaim top spot. Carlo Ancelotti's side also rose four points clear of fourth-placed rivals Barcelona, following their 1-1 draw at Rayo Vallecano on Saturday, and third-placed Atletico Madrid.

Rodrygo scores twice as Real Madrid beat Cadiz 3-0 to go top in Spanish league

MADRID: Rodrygo made the most of his last-minute addition to the Real Madrid lineup, scoring two beautiful goals and setting up another by Jude Bellingham in a 3-0 win against Cadiz that put Madrid at the top of the Spanish league on Sunday.

Rodrygo double helps Real Madrid move top with 3-0 win at Cadiz

CADIZ, Spain :Real Madrid's Rodrygo struck twice and Jude Bellingham was also on target as the visitors enjoyed a 3-0 win at lowly Cadiz in LaLiga on Sunday to move provisionally top of the standings.