Real Madrid played an excellent game in the FIFA Club World Cup and defeated Salzburg 3‑0. This big win helped the Spanish team finish first in Group H. Now, Real Madrid will play against Juventus in the Round of 16 in Miami.
Vinicius Jr Scores and Assists
Vinicius Jr was the star of the match. In the 40th minute, he scored the first goal of the game. He received a pass from Jude Bellingham, ran past two defenders, and shot the ball into the goal. Just before half-time, Vinicius Jr also assisted the second goal. He passed the ball smartly to Federico Valverde, who scored with a strong shot.
In the second half, Real Madrid continued to play well. In the 84th minute, Gonzalo Garcia scored the third goal with a perfect lob over the goalkeeper. The win gave Real Madrid 7 points from 3 group-stage matches, finishing two points ahead of second-place Al-Hilal.
Real Madrid’s Strong Team Formation
Real Madrid’s coach, Xabi Alonso, changed the team’s setup for this match. He used a three-man defence with Tchouameni, Rüdiger, and Huijsen. The wing-backs were Fran Garcia and Alexander-Arnold. In the midfield, Valverde, Bellingham, and Güler controlled the game. Vinicius Jr and Gonzalo Garcia led the attack.
This formation helped Real Madrid keep possession and create many chances to score. The players stayed compact in defence and attacked quickly with speed and skill.
Top Players of the Match
- Vinicius Jr: Scored one goal, gave one assist, and won the Man of the Match award.
- Jude Bellingham: Controlled the midfield and gave the assist for Vinicius Jr’s goal.
- Federico Valverde: Scored the second goal with good timing.
- Gonzalo Garcia: Scored the final goal with confidence.
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Next Match Against Juventus
Real Madrid will now play Juventus in the Round of 16. The match will take place in Miami on Tuesday, July 1. Juventus finished second in Group G, behind Manchester City. Juventus will be seen as the underdog in this match, while Real Madrid will start as the favourite.
Mbappé May Return
Kylian Mbappé missed the group-stage matches due to illness. But now he has returned to training. There is hope that he will be ready to play in the knockout stage. His return will make Real Madrid even stronger.
Coach’s Comments
Coach Xabi Alonso praised the team after the match. He said the players were focused and followed the game plan well. He also said the team still needs to improve to win the tournament.
Summary
Real Madrid’s 3‑0 win over Salzburg, led by Vinicius Jr’s strong performance, helped them enter the Club World Cup Round of 16. The team will now face Juventus in Miami. With possible return of Mbappé, Real Madrid looks ready for the challenge ahead.
Disclaimer: This article is for general information only. It is based on news reports and does not provide sports betting or match prediction advice.
