The curious image of Courtois and Rüdiger that went unnoticed against Brest

Real Madrid faced Brest this past Wednesday seeking a historic feat in the Champions League. They aimed to break into the top eight to avoid having to play the play-offs. But despite the 3-0 victory, they couldn't climb and remained in 11th place.

Despite this, the feelings of the Whites were good against an opponent that hadn't lost at home. They managed to keep a clean sheet, although with a disallowed goal for Brest. Meanwhile, Rüdiger once again stood out, providing a lot of solidity and work in defense.

Courtois wanted to thank him at the end of the match, as the German had been key. The Belgian goalkeeper approached Rüdiger to embrace him, but at first, he couldn't. The center-back was praying, something very common for him.

Courtois realized and stood waiting for him to finish, so as not to disturb him. Despite the euphoria, he knew it was an important moment for his teammate and showed it. Once he finished his prayer, they both celebrated the match in which they hadn't conceded.

Real Madrid scored but didn't achieve the round of 16 and will face a 'giant'

Real Madrid managed to score against Brest, where no one had won in the Champions League this season. However, it wasn't enough to secure a direct pass to the round of 16. They will have to play it in the play-off round, adding two more matches to the schedule.

Additionally, the draw held in Switzerland this past Friday determined that their opponent will be Manchester City. A duel that has become common, as it happens for the fourth consecutive season. The Whites will seek to repeat the success of the past where they emerged victorious.

This time they have a factor that could end up being key, the return leg will be played at Bernabéu. Guardiola's team qualified in extremis with a hard-fought victory on the last matchday. In fact, they had to come back from Brugge's initial goal to achieve it.