Real Madrid Reaches Club World Cup Last 16

Real Madrid advanced to the last 16 of the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup with a 3-0 victory over Red Bull Salzburg in Philadelphia, topping Group H with seven points. Vinicius Junior scored the opening goal and assisted Federico Valverde’s strike in first-half stoppage time, while Gonzalo Garcia sealed the win late. Madrid played without Kylian Mbappe, sidelined by illness, but still impressed the 64,811 fans in heavy rain at Lincoln Financial Field. Salzburg were eliminated as Al Hilal also advanced from the group by defeating Pachuca and will face Manchester City next. Real Madrid is set to play Juventus in Miami in the knockout stage. Notably, defender Antonio Rüdiger suffered a hamstring injury, adding to Madrid’s defensive concerns before the next round.