Real Madrid could not clinch a top-eight finish in the Champions League despite beating Brest, and they could face a tricky play-off draw.

Rodrygo has added to his scoring streak with Real Madrid 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.

The Sporting News is following the Brest vs. Real Madrid match live, providing score updates, commentary. Location: Stade de Roudourou (Guingamp, France) Referee: Espen Eskas (NOR) Brest (4-2-3-1, right to left): Bizot (GK) — Lala, Chardonnet, Coulibaly, Pereira Lage — Magnetti, Camara — Del Castillo, Faivre, Sima — Ajorque.

Real Madrid rounded off their Champions League league-phase campaign with a 3-0 success over Brest on Wednesday night, but Carlo Ancelotti 's side have been made to settle for a spot in the playoffs.

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

Real Madrid's 3–0 victory against Brest sent Carlo Ancelotti's side through to the Champions League knockout stage.

Rodrygo fired them into a 27th-minute lead, cutting inside from the left and evading several challenges before finishing off the post, then Ludovic Ajorque had a potential leveller chalked off for off

Real Madrid’s 3-0 win over Brest last night helped the Merengues seal a respectable 11th-place finish on the UEFA Champions League standings and thus ensured them a good seeding in the upcoming