Real Madrid face RB Salzburg in the final matchday of Group H at the FIFA Club World Cup 2025, with a strong chance of advancing to the Round of 16.
Group H of the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 will be decided this Thursday, as Real Madrid take on RB Salzburg while Pachuca square off against Al Hilal in simultaneous kickoffs. The top two teams from the group will move on to the Round of 16.
Heading into the final matchday, both Real Madrid and RB Salzburg sit atop the group with four points each. Al Hilal follow with two points, while Pachuca are at the bottom with no points and already eliminated from contention.
The Spanish side, managed by Xabi Alonso, hold a slight edge over the Austrians due to goal differential. Real Madrid carry a +2 goal difference after drawing 1–1 with Al Hilal and defeating Pachuca 3–0.
RB Salzburg, coached by Thomas Letsch, have a +1 goal differential after a 2–1 win over Pachuca and a scoreless draw against Al Hilal. Both matches on Thursday will kick off at the same time to ensure competitive fairness and prevent teams from adjusting based on the result of the other fixture.
What result do Real Madrid need to advance?
The Spanish team enters the decisive matchup in control of their own destiny. A win or a draw against RB Salzburg will be enough for Real Madrid to secure qualification to the Round of 16, regardless of the outcome in the Al Hilal vs. Pachuca match.
Any positive result would also guarantee first place in the group for the Spaniards. Even a loss could still see them through, depending on the result of the other match—only, if Al Hilal fail to beat Pachuca.
The only scenario that would see Real Madrid eliminated in the group stage is if they lose to RB Salzburg and Al Hilal defeat Pachuca. Should Madrid win Group H, they will face Juventus in the Round of 16. If they finish second, they will meet Manchester City in the knockout stage.
From: bolavip.com
