With just one game left to play in the Champions League league phase, Real Madrid have a slim chance of automatically qualifying for the round of 16. Going into

Last week's 5-1 win over RB Salzburg means Madrid can relax against Brest on Wednesday with their place in the Champions League knockout round play-offs secure. It's not where they wanted to be, but three defeats in the league phase means a play-off berth was the best they could've hoped for entering the final two matchdays.

European champion Real Madrid is very close to hitting its best form, manager Carlo Ancelotti said ahead of Wednesday’s Champions League clash at French side Brest.