Real Madrid vs Braga 2023-24 UEFA Champions League, Group Stage
Nov 8, 2023, 8:00 PMReal Madrid beat Braga to clinch Champions League last-16 place
Brahim Diaz, Vinicius Jr and Rodrygo scored as Real Madrid cruised into the last 16 of the Champions League with two group games remaining after a 3-0 victory over Portuguese side Braga on Wednesday.
Match Commentary
- 4': Lucas Vázquez (Real Madrid) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 6': Penalty saved. Álvaro Djaló (Sporting Braga) right footed shot saved in the bottom left corner.
- 27': Goal! Real Madrid 1, Sporting Braga 0. Brahim Díaz (Real Madrid) left footed shot from the centre of the box to the top left corner. Assisted by Rodrygo.
- 45'+3': First Half ends, Real Madrid 1, Sporting Braga 0.
- 58': Goal! Real Madrid 2, Sporting Braga 0. Vinícius Júnior (Real Madrid) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the bottom left corner. Assisted by Lucas Vázquez following a fast break.
- 61': Goal! Real Madrid 3, Sporting Braga 0. Rodrygo (Real Madrid) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the centre of the goal. Assisted by Vinícius Júnior with a through ball following a fast break.
- 62': Substitution, Sporting Braga. Abel Ruiz replaces Ricardo Horta.
- 62': Substitution, Sporting Braga. Al Musrati replaces Rodrigo Zalazar.
- 62': Substitution, Sporting Braga. Joe Mendes replaces Víctor Gómez.
- 74': Substitution, Real Madrid. Dani Carvajal replaces Lucas Vázquez.
- 74': Substitution, Real Madrid. Luka Modric replaces Brahim Díaz.
- 77': Substitution, Sporting Braga. Simon Banza replaces Álvaro Djaló.
- 77': Substitution, Sporting Braga. André Horta replaces Bruma.
- 77': Substitution, Real Madrid. Joselu replaces Rodrygo.
- 77': Substitution, Real Madrid. Nico Paz replaces Federico Valverde.
- 84': Substitution, Real Madrid. Fran García replaces Ferland Mendy.
- 90'+4': Second Half ends, Real Madrid 3, Sporting Braga 0.
Game Information
Competition: UEFA Champions League
8:00 PM, Wed, Nov 8, 2023
Venue: Santiago Bernabéu
Location: Madrid, Spain
Attendance: 68,509
8:00 PM, Wed, Nov 8, 2023
Venue: Santiago Bernabéu
Location: Madrid, Spain
Attendance: 68,509
Statistics
| BRAG | RMA | |
|---|---|---|
| 7 | Fouls | 11 |
| 0 | Yellow Cards | 1 |
| 0 | Red Cards | 0 |
| 1 | Offsides | 1 |
| 2 | Corner Kicks | 7 |
| 4 | Saves | 4 |
| 52.1 | Possession | 47.9 |
| 9 | SHOTS | 18 |
| 4 | ON GOAL | 7 |
| 0.4 | On Target % | 0.4 |
| 0 | Penalty Goals | 0 |
| 1 | Penalty Kicks Taken | 0 |
| 522 | Accurate Passes | 477 |
| 579 | Passes | 528 |
| 0.9 | Pass Completion % | 0.9 |
| 2 | Accurate Crosses | 3 |
| 12 | Crosses | 13 |
| 0.2 | Cross % | 0.2 |
| 48 | Long Balls | 28 |
| 28 | Accurate Long Balls | 21 |
| 0.6 | Long Balls % | 0.8 |
| 2 | Blocked Shots | 7 |
| 13 | Effective Tackles | 10 |
| 25 | Tackles | 17 |
| 0.5 | Tackle % | 0.6 |
| 10 | Interceptions | 8 |
| 14 | Effective Clearances | 7 |
| 14 | Clearances | 7 |
Real Madrid (4-3-1-2)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 13 | Andriy Lunin (GK) |
| 6 | Nacho |
| 22 | Antonio Rüdiger |
| 23 | Ferland Mendy |
| 17 | Lucas Vázquez  |
| 7 | Vinícius Júnior |
| 12 | Eduardo Camavinga |
| 21 | Brahim Díaz |
| 8 | Toni Kroos |
| 15 | Federico Valverde |
| 11 | Rodrygo |
Braga (4-3-3)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Matheus (GK) |
| 4 | Sikou Niakate |
| 6 | José Fonte |
| 26 | Cristian Borja |
| 2 | Víctor Perea |
| 18 | Carvalho |
| 16 | Rodrigo Zalazar |
| 28 | João Moutinho |
| 14 | Álvaro Djaló |
| 7 | Bruma |
| 21 | Ricardo Horta |
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