Real Madrid turned their mixed start to the 2024/25 UEFA Champions League season around with two wins at the start of 2025. The defending champions have struggled within the new league-phase format of the competition with 36 teams entered into an extended league table.

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