Carlo Ancelotti spoke to the media after Real Madrid beat Brest 3-0 to book their place in the Champions League Knockout Phase Play-Offs.

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MADRID (AP) — Rodrygo added to his scoring streak with Real Madrid on Wednesday but the Spanish powerhouse didn't get all the goals it needed to finish high enough in the league phase of the Champions League and avoid a possible encounter with Manchester City in the playoffs.

Real Madrid managed a 3-0 away win against Brest in their latest UEFA Champions League showdown on January 29. Rodrygo Goes scored twice (27', 78') for Carlo An

Real Madrid were too good for Brest on Wednesday, but it was not enough to secure a place in the last 16 of the Champions League. Instead, the defending champions will need to play a play-off tie

Real Madrid finished the first stage of this season's Champions League with a comfortable win - but must now face the playoff round

Carlo Ancelotti said he does "not like" playing Manchester City after his Real Madrid side learned their UEFA Champions League play-off opponents.

The Champions League holders will face either Celtic or 2023 winners City in the two-legged play-off in February. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Los Blancos will face either City or Celtic for a place in the last 16, having finished 11th in the 36-team table following Wednesday's 3-0 away win at Brest

Kylian Mbappe is showing the form that made Madrid crave his arrival for years as Los Blancos swerve a potential crisis.

Real Madrid is celebrating its return to good form despite placing low in the Champions League and failing to avoid a possible playoff against Manchester City.