Real Madrid cruised past Sporting Braga at the Bernabeu to reach the last 16 of the Champions League without their talisman, Jude Bellingham.
Brahim Diaz got on the end of Rodrygo’s cutback and fired into the roof of the net to open the scoring.
Vinicius Jr. slotted into the bottom corner after skipping past the Braga defence before setting up Rodrygo, who dinked the ball over the onrushing goalkeeper, Matheus.
Real Madrid advanced to the knockout stages for the 26th consecutive season.
After Lucas Vazquez fouled Cristian Borja in the area, Braga had the chance to go ahead, but Andriy Lunin saved Alvaro Djalo’s penalty.
Diaz also had a goal disallowed, with Vinicius committing a foul in the build-up.
Carlo Ancelotti’s side is now unbeaten in their last nine home games in the Champions League.
Jude Bellingham was on the bench for Real because of a shoulder problem, the first time since he joined the club that he has not started a Champions League match.
