Real Madrid continued their sizzling form in the FIFA Club World Cup (CWC), dispatching Red Bull Salzburg 3-0 to secure a spot in the tournament’s knockout stages as group winners. Tanzanian football fans, ever loyal to the Spanish giants, had plenty to celebrate as Xabi Alonso guided his team to back-to-back victories for the first time in his tenure, extending their unbeaten run to six games across all competitions.
Vinícius Júnior Shines Under the Spotlight
From the first whistle, Madrid dominated proceedings. Vinícius Júnior, one of the brightest stars in world football, threatened early but was denied by Salzburg’s 18-year-old goalkeeper, Christian Zawieschitzky.
The Brazilian maestro eventually broke the deadlock five minutes before halftime. After a sumptuous through ball from Jude Bellingham, Vinícius cut inside on his weaker left foot and unleashed a low drive into the bottom corner, leaving Tanzanian fans across Dar es Salaam, Arusha, and Mwanza roaring with delight.
Valverde and García Seal the Deal
Madrid didn’t stop there. Deep into first-half stoppage time, Vinícius turned provider, delivering a classy backheel assist for Federico Valverde, who slotted home his second goal of the tournament.
Though Salzburg showed flickers of hope in the second half, including attempts by Adam Daghim and Maurits Kjærgaard, Thibaut Courtois remained resolute between the sticks. Jude Bellingham even made a heroic goal-line clearance to preserve the clean sheet.
The victory was capped off late on when rising star Gonzalo García chipped Salzburg’s keeper in a composed finish, reminding fans why Madrid’s academy continues to produce world-class talent.
Salzburg’s Journey Ends
For Salzburg, the result was a bitter blow, ending their four-game unbeaten streak and confirming their exit from the tournament. Meanwhile, Madrid fans in Tanzania and beyond are dreaming of yet another global title as the team marches confidently into the CWC last-16.
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