Brest vs Real Madrid: Galacticos Cruise to Victory in UCL Knockout Statement
In Brest vs Real Madrid, Madrid delivered a ruthless reminder of their Champions League pedigree on Tuesday, dismantling tournament debutants Stade Brestois 3-0 in a one-sided Round of 16 clash. Jude Bellingham, Vinícius Júnior, and Rodrygo powered Los Blancos to a commanding victory, leaving the French underdogs chasing shadows in their first-ever UCL knockout appearance.
Here’s how the 14-time champions flexed their European muscle.
Brest vs Real Madrid First Half: Bellingham Sets the Tone
23’ – GOAL (Real Madrid 1-0 Brest): Jude Bellingham broke the deadlock with a trademark midfield surge, slotting past Marco Bizot after a slick one-two with Rodrygo. The England star now has 8 UCL goals this season—top scorer in the competition.
37’ – Vinícius Doubles Lead (2-0): Brest’s defense crumbled as Vinícius danced past three defenders and fired a low strike into the far corner. The Bernabéu erupted, and social media flooded with 🐐 emojis.
Halftime Stats:
- Possession: 72% Real Madrid
- Shots: 14 (6 on target) vs. Brest’s 2 (0 on target)
- xG: 2.1 – 0.2
Second Half: Rodrygo Seals the Deal
58’ – GOAL (Real Madrid 3-0 Brest): Rodrygo put the game to bed, tapping in a rebound after Bizot parried Federico Valverde’s thunderous strike. Brest’s players slumped—their Cinderella story ending at the Bernabéu ball.
Key Moment: Brest’s Steve Mounié missed a sitter in the 68th minute, summing up their night.
Full-Time Whistle: Madrid fans chanted “¡Hala Madrid!” while Brest’s squad applauded their traveling supporters—a bittersweet end to their historic UCL run.
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Player Ratings: Madrid’s Stars Shine
🌟 Jude Bellingham: 9/10 – A goal, 91% pass accuracy, and 7 duels won. The heartbeat of Madrid.
🔥 Vinícius Júnior: 8.5/10 – Scored, assisted, and terrorized Brest’s right flank.
🛡️ Antonio Rüdiger: 8/10 – A rock in defense, 100% tackle success rate.
Why This Win Matters
- Madrid’s UCL Pedigree: Extended their record UCL knockout wins to 78.
- Brest’s Learning Curve: Their fairytale debut ends, but they’ve won hearts.
- Stat Bomb: Madrid have scored 3+ goals in 6 of their last 8 UCL matches.
Post-Match Reactions
Carlo Ancelotti: “This is Real Madrid. We respect all opponents, but we write history here.”
Brest Coach Eric Roy: “We faced a machine. Now we focus on Ligue 1.”
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