Real Madrid secured a commanding 3-0 victory over Brest in the final round of the Champions League on Wednesday, advancing to the knockout stages. The win pushed their points tally to 15, securing second place in their group and a spot in the round of 16, while Brest finished with 13 points in 18th place.
Despite the comfortable victory, coach Carlo Ancelotti expressed disappointment with Aurelien Tchouameni’s performance, which fell short of expectations. Ancelotti, who had previously defended Tchouameni amid criticism, told him, “I will not defend you anymore,” signaling frustration with the midfielder’s underperformance.
On a more positive note, Ancelotti was highly impressed with Brazilian forward Rodrygo, who scored two of the three goals. The coach praised Rodrygo in front of his teammates, saying, “You will compete for the best in the world at this level,” highlighting his importance in the squad.
Real Madrid president Florentino Perez also recognized Rodrygo’s contribution, telling him, “Your contract will be modified and extended for as long as possible. Real Madrid is lucky to have you!”
Moroccan forward Brahim Diaz, who started the match but failed to make an impact, received a sharp warning from Ancelotti: “You only show up as a substitute.” The coach made it clear that Diaz needed to improve his performance if he hoped to earn a more prominent role.
This win emphasized Ancelotti’s focus on improving certain players’ contributions while nurturing the growth of those, like Rodrygo, who are beginning to shine
