Real Madrid had a remarkable night on Wednesday, clinching a 3-0 triumph against Braga at the Santiago Bernabeu and extending their winning streak to four consecutive victories in this season’s Champions League.
This victory also ensured their advancement to the knockout stages of the competition.
While the match against Braga unfolded as a routine affair for Los Blancos, it held particular significance for their head coach, Carlo Ancelotti.
Real Madrid’s official website reports that the win marked Ancelotti’s 116th victory in the Champions League, setting a new record for the most wins by a coach in the competition.
Relevo, via Football Espana, notes that the previous record was shared by Ancelotti and the legendary former Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson, both having 115 victories.
Nevertheless, following Real Madrid’s success against Braga, Ancelotti now stands as the sole record-holder.
While this accomplishment is undeniably impressive, Ancelotti is likely to stay concentrated on guiding Real Madrid through what seems to be his final season in charge at the club, prioritizing success on the field over personal honors.
Real Madrid, the 14-time champions, confidently advanced to the Champions League last 16 on Wednesday with a comfortable 3-0 victory over Braga, maintaining their flawless record.
Brahim Diaz, Vinicius Junior, and Rodrygo Goes found the net for the Spanish giants as they secured progression from Group C.
Even with top goalscorer Jude Bellingham rested, Madrid secured their fourth consecutive win, leading the group with 12 points. Napoli follows in second place with seven points after a 1-1 draw against bottom team Union Berlin.