FIFA Club World Cup 2025: Class difference

Real Madrid – the symbol of European football’s power and Salzburg – the young and ambitious force from Austria, meet at 8am on June 27 in the match that will decide the top spot in Group H. Both teams have 4 points after 2 matches, so neither team is allowed to lose in this match, if they do not want to be eliminated by Al Hilal, who will be determined to defeat Pachuca in the match at the same time.

Real Madrid are showing stable performance and impressive squad depth. Under the guidance of coach Xabi Alonso, the Spanish Royal team showed their experience and bravery in important matches. In the second match, Real Madrid had a convincing 3-1 victory over Pachuca, despite having to play with one less man from the start due to Raul Asencio's red card. However, the class and depth of the squad helped them overcome the challenge, showing the bravery of a championship candidate.

Asencio will be absent in this match due to suspension. Coach Xabi Alonso will likely pull Aurelien Tchouameni back to play as a central defender to strengthen the defense. The good news for Real Madrid is that striker Kylian Mbappe has recovered from injury and is ready to play from the start, significantly increasing the attacking power. With the goal of winning the top spot, Real Madrid will certainly not let up, even though they only need one point to officially qualify for the round of 16.

Salzburg are also playing quite well. They have been unbeaten in their last 4 matches, winning 3 of them. Although they are currently second in Group H, the Austrian team is only behind coach Xabi Alonso and his team in terms of additional indexes. Salzburg just had a 0-0 draw with Al Hilal, a result that kept the Austrian representative hopeful but also showed problems in the attack. Limited finishing ability and lack of creativity make it difficult for Salzburg to face well-organized opponents. More worryingly, coach Thomas Letsch's team is facing a force crisis when names like Capaldo, Konate and Tijani are all unable to participate due to injury. The absence of many key players has greatly affected Salzburg's playing style.

In terms of class, squad depth and experience, Real Madrid are clearly superior to Salzburg, the La Liga representative who is fully capable of controlling the game and winning. However, Salzburg is not an easy opponent to defeat. With speed, flexibility and fiery fighting spirit, the Austrian team can completely create a surprise if Real Madrid makes a mistake. However, if playing at the right form, Real Madrid is still the name worthy of winning the top spot in Group H.

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