Date: Friday 27th June, 2025
Venue: Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia, PA
Kick-off Time: 02:00
Red Bull Salzburg and Real Madrid are set to face off in a crucial all-European showdown on Friday at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, with both sides eyeing a place in the last 16 of the FIFA Club World Cup. Locked on four points apiece, it’s a high-stakes battle for group supremacy, though Real Madrid hold the slight edge thanks to their superior goal difference. With everything to play for, this one promises intensity from the first whistle.
 
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FC Salzburg vs Real Madrid Club de Fútbol |
Salzburg
Salzburg comes into the Club World Cup riding a strong wave of domestic form, going unbeaten in their last five Austrian Bundesliga matches and scoring 12 goals along the way. However, that momentum hasn’t entirely carried over to the international stage, where their record away from home against elite opposition has been less consistent.
Their recent 0–0 draw with Al Hilal extended their unbeaten run to four games, following wins over BW Linz, SK Rapid, and Pachuca. While that result saw them drop to second place in Group H, they’re still just a step behind Real Madrid and narrowly ahead of Al Hilal, keeping their knockout hopes very much alive.
Real Madrid
Real Madrid bounced back from their sluggish 1–1 draw with Al Hilal by earning Xabi Alonso his first win as head coach, a confident 3–1 victory over Pachuca. Even with an early red card to Raul Asencio, Madrid quickly took control, thanks to goals from Jude Bellingham and Arda Güler in the first half, and a third from Federico Valverde in the second to put the result beyond doubt.
While big names like Vinicius Jr and Rodrygo are still waiting to get on the scoresheet, and Mbappé remains a doubt (though there’s a chance he returns for this one), Madrid have continued their scoring streak, finding the net in 12 straight games. That said, their defensive issues haven’t gone unnoticed—just two clean sheets in their last eight outings leaves the door slightly open for Salzburg to test them.
Head-to-Head
This match will be the second-ever meeting between Salzburg and Real Madrid, with their last encounter taking place earlier this year in the single-group stage of the UEFA Champions League. That one ended in a dominant 5–1 win for Los Blancos, powered by braces from Rodrygo and Vinicius Jr, along with a goal from Mbappé. Salzburg managed a late consolation through Bidstrup in the 85th minute. With that result still lingering in the background, both teams will come into this clash with a little more fire. Madrid looking to reinforce their dominance, and Salzburg aiming to show they’ve grown since that heavy defeat.
Possible Lineup:
Salzburg: Zawieschitzky; Lainer, Gadou, Ramussen, Kratzig; Bidstrup, Diabate; Nene, Gloukh; Onisiwo, Baidoo
Real Madrid: Courtois; Alexander-Arnold, Rudiger, Huijsen, F. Garcia; Guler, Tchouameni, Bellingham; Valverde, Mbappe, Vinicius Jr
Key Players to Watch:
- Salzburg: Karim Onisiwo, Dorgeles Nene, Mads Bidstrup
- Real Madrid: Jude Bellingham, Arda Guler, Federico Valverde
📺 Where to Watch:
The match will be available live on SuperSport, FIFA+, and select local broadcasters depending on your region.
🌍 Global Streaming & Cable
- DAZN — DAZN will stream all matches for free, and it will be available in all countries. To access the FIFA Club World Cup match for free, just download the free DAZN app from your normal app store on your TV, phone, tablet, or streaming device.
- TNT Sports / TBS / truTV (U.S.)
- FIFA+ — free global streaming via FIFA’s platform
GoalBangWays Prediction Insight:
Given the build-up, recent form, and individual matchups, Real Madrid head into this one with a slight edge according to most prediction models. Still, Salzburg’s drive to top the group and their growing confidence in the final third suggest this could be one of the tightest contests so far. It’s shaping up to be a high-intensity match, but a win and over 2.5 goals for Real Madrid seems the likeliest outcome.
Other Interesting Predictions
With Jude Bellingham’s performance in their last FIFA Club World Cup match. We think he will be among the goal scorers in this match. So wager on Jude Bellingham as anytime scorer.
