Red Bull Salzburg and Real Madrid are set for a decisive Group H showdown in the Club World Cup, with both teams eyeing progression to the last 16. The high-stakes clash will take place on Thursday evening at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, with kick-off scheduled for 9pm local time (2am Friday morning in the UK).
Xabi Alonso’s Real Madrid side sit atop the group on four points, just ahead of Salzburg on goal difference. Both teams remain unbeaten so far, with Madrid rebounding from an opening 1-1 draw against Al-Hilal to dispatch Pachuca 3-1, even after going down to 10 men early in the match.
Salzburg, meanwhile, secured a tight 2-1 win over Pachuca before settling for a goalless draw against Al-Hilal. The group remains finely poised, with Al-Hilal just two points behind and still in contention.
For fans in the UK, the match won’t be broadcast on Channel 5, which has limited rights for selected fixtures. However, the entire tournament is available for streaming on DAZN, including full match highlights, post-match analysis, and first-half recaps via the DAZN app or their official YouTube page.
Lincoln Financial Field, a 67,594-capacity stadium and current home to the NFL’s Philadelphia Eagles, will host its fifth match of the tournament when these two sides meet. Despite both clubs playing in the stadium for the first time, it promises to be a compelling encounter.
Real Madrid only need a draw to guarantee progression, but a loss could see them eliminated if Al-Hilal manage a win in their simultaneous fixture against Pachuca. Salzburg, on the other hand, will top the group with a win but could be at risk if they drop points and Al-Hilal secure a victory. Expect fireworks in Philadelphia as both clubs battle for survival and top spot in Group H.