Vinícius Jr stars as Los Blancos seal Round of 16 spot with dominant display in Philadelphia
Real Madrid delivered a statement performance at the FIFA Club World Cup 2025, defeating Austrian champions RB Salzburg 3-0 at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia. The result secured top spot in Group H for the Spanish giants and set up a high-profile Round of 16 clash with Juventus.
Vinícius Jr Shines in First-Half Blitz
The breakthrough came in the 40th minute when Vinícius Jr latched onto a perfectly weighted pass from Jude Bellingham. The Brazilian winger cut inside with trademark flair and rifled a low shot into the bottom corner to give Madrid a deserved lead.
Just before halftime, Vinícius turned provider. With defenders closing in, he delivered a cheeky backheel assist to Federico Valverde, who calmly slotted home Madrid’s second in stoppage time of the first half. The two-goal cushion reflected Madrid’s dominance in possession and attacking intent.
Salzburg Fight Back, But Madrid Seal It Late
RB Salzburg came out with renewed energy in the second half. Substitute Adam Daghim twice came close to pulling one back—forcing a sharp save from Thibaut Courtois and later firing just over the bar. Jude Bellingham also made a crucial block to deny Edmund Baidoo, preserving Madrid’s clean sheet.
Madrid weathered the pressure and sealed the win in the 84th minute. Gonzalo García, introduced off the bench, chipped Salzburg’s keeper with a composed finish after a clever buildup—his first goal of the tournament.
What’s Next?
With this result, Real Madrid finish Group H unbeaten and will face Juventus in the Round of 16 in Miami. Salzburg, meanwhile, are eliminated after finishing third behind Al Hilal.
For fans tracking Club World Cup 2025 results, Madrid’s performance was a showcase of clinical finishing, tactical control, and squad depth—hallmarks of a team eyeing a record-extending world title.
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