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Real Madrid scores 5 past Salzburg, Vinicius Jr. surpasses 100 club goals

Written by Paul Kemp
Paul Kemp
Paul Kemp is an experienced sports writer covering Soccer, NBA and NHL. He also writes in depth reviews of sports betting sites based on his personal experience.
, | Updated: January 23, 2025
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Real Madrid players celebrate after scoring against Salzburg

    Key Takeaways:

  • Real Madrid dominated RB Salzburg 5-1 in the 7th round of the Champions League group stage
  • Vinícius Júnior reached 100 and 101 goals for Real Madrid, becoming the 10th player in club history to achieve this milestone
  • The win significantly boosts Real Madrid’s chances of qualifying for the knockout stages, with potential for direct Round of 16 entry
  • RB Salzburg’s European campaign ends as they are mathematically unable to reach the top 24
  • Salzburg also cannot participate in UEFA’s lower-tier tournaments due to the new no-transfer rule between competitions

Real Madrid delivered a commanding performance at home, defeating RB Salzburg 5-1 in a pivotal Champions League group stage match. Rodrygo netted twice in the first half (23′, 34′), while Kylian Mbappé (48′) and Vinícius Júnior (55′, 77′) contributed in the second. Mads Bidstrup scored a late consolation goal for Salzburg in the 86th minute.

Vinícius Júnior’s two goals were historic, as they marked his 100th and 101st strikes for the club, placing him among the elite few to reach such a milestone in Real Madrid’s storied history.

The victory came at a critical time for Real Madrid, who entered the match needing points to remain in the top 24 of the group stage standings. With this result, Los Blancos not only strengthened their position but also kept alive their hopes of direct qualification to the Round of 16, pending favorable outcomes in the final round.

For RB Salzburg, the defeat marked the end of their European aspirations this season. Sitting in 34th place, they have no mathematical chance of climbing to 24th, the last position granting playoff access. Furthermore, the Austrian side cannot transfer to lower-tier UEFA competitions, such as the Europa League or Conference League, following the implementation of a new rule this season.

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