Carlo Ancelotti confirms slight injury concern for Real Madrid

Real Madrid bolstered their chances of finishing in the Champions League's top 8 with a commanding 5-1 win over RB Salzburg at the Santiago Bernabeu.

Despite a slow start, Rodrygo Goes opened the scoring with their first shot on target, and Madrid's attacking efficiency carried them through.

Coach Carlo Ancelotti praised his team's quality up front but acknowledged room for improvement defensively.

Mads Bidstrup scored a late consolation for Salzburg, but it didn’t trouble Ancelotti, who emphasized collective commitment as the key to success. Jude Bellingham was substituted early due to a minor back issue.

Currently 16th, Real Madrid must beat Brest in their final league-phase match and rely on other results to secure an automatic spot in the last 16.