Rodrygo and Thibaut Courtois reflect on Real Madrid reaching the UEFA Champions League knockout stages play-offs.

MADRID (AP) — Rodrygo added to his scoring streak with Real Madrid on Wednesday but the Spanish powerhouse didn't get all the goals it needed to finish high enough in the league phase of the Champions League and avoid a possible encounter with Manchester City in the playoffs.

Real Madrid star Rodrygo spoke about the future of his teammate Vinicius Jr. after scoring a brace that helped beat Brest in the Champions League on Wednesday.

Real Madrid missed out on a direct qualification spot for the Champions League last 16 and could face Manchester City in the playoffs. Real Madrid’s Jude Bellingham, however, is confident of successfully tackling whatever ‘obstacle’ comes in the next round.

Real Madrid’s 3-0 win over Brest last night helped the Merengues seal a respectable 11th-place finish on the UEFA Champions League standings and thus ensured them a good seeding in the upcoming

Jude Bellingham's prowess in the Champions League puts him alongside Lionel Messi in the competition's history books.

Real Madrid have a tough task to finish inside the top 8 in the league phase standings, but they are doing their part after doubling their lead against Brest in their final match of their first

There were storylines across all 18 simultaneous kick-offs – not to mention 64 goals in total – but Aston Villa and Lille securing automatic qualification for the round of 16, as well as Manchester City coming from the elimination zone to reach the knockout phase play-offs, were among the headlines. UEFA.com rounds up all the action.

Jude Bellingham insisted Real Madrid would be ready for whoever they have to face in the Champions League playoffs and that the reigning champions are “starting to click” after their 3-0 win in Brest.

Real Madrid star Vinicius Jr. has reportedly received a massive $1.35 billion (€1.3 billion) offer from Al-Hilal in Saudi Arabia.

Real reached the Champions League knockout phase for the 28th consecutive year and extended their winning streak to five matches in all competitions. Real finished in 11th place with 15 points from eight games, and will face either Manchester City or Celtic in the playoffs.