As Real Madrid prepare for their Champions League finale, Spanish football expert Guillem Balague looks at how the defending champions have found their form.

Jude Bellingham insisted Real Madrid would be ready for whoever they have to face in the Champions League play-offs and that the reigning champions are "starting to click" after their 3-0 win in Brest on Wednesday.

Real Madrid managed a 3-0 win against Brest in their UEFA Champions League game on January 29. Rodrygo found the back of the net in each half (27', 78') and Jud

Real Madrid missed out on a direct qualification spot for the Champions League last 16 and could face Manchester City in the playoffs. Real Madrid’s Jude Bellingham, however, is confident of successfully tackling whatever ‘obstacle’ comes in the next round.

Madrid smelled blood and punished Salzburg in the second half, with Kylian Mbappe seizing on an error by goalkeeper Janis Blaswich in the 48th minute. Vinicius Jr then cut into the box for Los Blancos’ fourth in the 55th minute and wrapped up the rout in the 77th minute, his 100th and 101st goals for the club.

Jude Bellingham insists Real Madrid will be ready for whoever they face in the Champions League play-offs, declaring that the champions

Rodrygo scored twice and Jude Bellingham once as title holders Real Madrid eased to a 3-0 victory against Brest in France in the Champions League on Wednesday, but the result was not enough for the Spanish giants to advance straight to the last 16.