Real Madrid has found colors. If the Merengue had to be satisfied with a draw against Al-Hilal for their entry into the Club World Cup, they have since straightened the bar. Already winners of Pachuca (3-1), they put it back against Salzburg by winning 3-0.
Once again, Real Madrid had to compose without Kylian Mbappé insufficiently recovered from the gastroenteritis of which he was the victim on his arrival in the United States and earned him a passage through the hospital box. Bondynois is nevertheless restored and should be operational for the round of 16.
His return will be welcome given the deadlines awaiting the vice-champions of Spain. The first in its group, Real Madrid will indeed face Juventus Turin to start before, in the quarterfinals, possible reunions with Borussia Dortmund. And in half, PSG or Bayern Munich could stand on the road to Real Madrid if the logic is respected in eighth.
Vinicius wears Real Madrid
Faced with Salzburg, the Madrid were able to count on a great Vinicius, author of two actions of major classes on the first two Merengue goals. Author of a soloist number on the first goal thanks to a supersonic counterattack, the Brazilian then split a delicious heel for Federico Valverde just before the break. The main thing was done and Gonzalo Garcia then completed his own victory in the last minutes of the game.
The addition was heavy for Salzburg, who will not even see the knockout stages. Consequence of the victory of Al-Hilal, which won 2-0 against Pachuca in the group's other match. The Saudis finished this undefeated group phase with a victory and two draws and now have an appointment with Manchester City in the round of 16.
