Real Madrid managed a 3-0 away win against Brest in their latest UEFA Champions League showdown on January 29. Rodrygo Goes scored twice (27', 78') for Carlo An

GUINGAMP, France (Reuters) -Holders Real Madrid made sure they would be seeded for Friday's Champions League playoff draw by beating Stade Brest 3-0 away in the last round of the first phase on Wednesday.

The UEFA Champions League's first-ever league phase came to a dramatic close on Wednesday, setting up for an equally entertaining knockout stage that begins in two weeks' time. The introduction of the new format means the Champions League will introduce a new phase of competition in February when 16 teams will take part in the knockout round playoffs.

Real Madrid managed a 3-0 win against Brest as Rodrygo scored twice (27', 78') and Jude Bellingham found the back of the net (56'). They reached the UEFA Champi

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The UEFA Champions League returns on Wednesday with Matchday 8, which could very well be the most hectic, chaotic day in terms of results that the sport has ever seen. All 36 teams will be in action as 18 games will take place simultaneously at 3 p.

Real Madrid head coach Carlo Ancelotti will make several changes to his side and also alter its tactics when facing Brest in the Champions League on Wednesday.

Real Madrid managed a 3-0 win against Brest in their UEFA Champions League game on January 29. Rodrygo found the back of the net in each half (27', 78') and Jude Bellingham was the other scorer (56').

Rodrygo scored twice and Jude Bellingham once as title holders Real Madrid eased to a 3-0 victory against Brest in France in the Champions League on Wednesday, but the result was not enough for the Spanish giants to advance straight to the last 16.