FIFA Club World Cup: RB Salzburg vs. Real Madrid Picks — Spanish Giants to Flex Muscles (Jun 26)

The action in the group stage of the FIFA Club World Cup concludes on Thursday, as Real Madrid aim to secure top spot in the standings when they face European club RB Salzburg.

Los Blancos failed to make a winning start to life under Xabi Alonso on matchday one, meaning that the early advantage in Group H is with RB Salzburg, who were winners on matchday one against the odds against Pachuca.

RB Salzburg vs. Real Madrid Overview

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RB Salzburg vs. Real Madrid Head-to-Head Record

RB Salzburg Team News

Austrian side RB Salzburg are unlikely to change a winning formula when they take on Real Madrid on matchday three.

Possible Lineup

C. Zawieschitzky (GK); S. Lainer, J. Gadou, J. Rasmussen, F. Kratzig, V. Sulzbacher, M. Bidstrup, N. Dorgeles, O. Koukh, E. Baidoo, P. Ratkov

Real Madrid Team News

Xabi Alonso will keep faith with the 4-3-3 formation on matchday three. However, Kylian Mbappe is set for a period on the sidelines and is unlikely to return until the start of the domestic season.

Possible Lineup

T. Courtois (GK); T. Alexander-Arnold, R. Asencio, D. Huijsen, F. Garcia, F. Valverde, A. Tchouameni, J. Bellingham, Rodrygo, A. Guler, Vinicius Jr

RB Salzburg vs. Real Madrid Picks

Two European rivals collide on matchday three at the FIFA Club World Cup. Real Madrid made a slow start to the competition, but they should progress as the tournament continues.

Therefore, we expect them to cruise to maximum points against their Austrian opponents on Thursday.