Real Madrid beat FC Salzburg 3-0 to book their place in the FIFA Club World Cup round of 16. Al-Hilal are through alongside them from Group H after beating Pachuca 2-0.
In the most exciting fixture in the FIFA Club World Cup round of 16, Real Madrid will face Juventus. Meanwhile, Al-Hilal will play Manchester City.
Real Madrid Top Club World Cup Group H
Real Madrid C.F. defeated FC Salzburg to finish top of Group H and earn a FIFA Club World Cup last-16 tie against Juventus.
Vinicius Jr scored and assisted as Los Blancos won in Philadelphia. Al-Hilal’s win over CF Pachuca eliminated Salzburg from contention.
Madrid dominated the first half and finally broke through after 40 minutes. Vinicius sprinted onto Jude Bellingham’s pass, cut inside, and fired low into the corner.
Just before half-time, Vinicius set up Madrid’s second. He cleverly backheeled the ball for Federico Valverde, who slotted it calmly into the net.
Salzburg responded bravely after the break. Substitute Adam Daghim twice threatened, forcing a good save from Thibaut Courtois and then shooting narrowly over.
Bellingham showed defensive awareness, blocking a shot from Edmund Baidoo to keep Madrid’s two-goal cushion intact.
Xabi Alonso’s side were less fluid after half-time but sealed the win when Gonzalo Garcia chipped in a composed finish six minutes from time.
Madrid will meet Juventus in Miami on Tuesday for an all-European clash in the Club World Cup.
Al-Hilal See off Pachuca
Second place in Group H was snapped up by Saudi side Al-Hilal, who beat Pachuca 2-0 to edge FC Salzburg into second place.
Goals for the Saudi side came from Salem Aldawsari in the 22nd minute and Marcos Leonardo deep in stoppage time at the end of the second half.
Al-Hilal have several experienced players in their side. Among them are Bono, João Cancelo, Kalidou Koulibaly, Renan Lodi, Rúben Neves, Malcom and Sergej Milinković-Savić. Up against the might of Manchester City, they will be underdogs, but they have proven with a 1-1 draw against Real Madrid earlier in the tournament that they are not a team which can be taken lightly.
Online Sports Betting Opportunities in FIFA Club World Cup Knockouts
The FIFA Club World Cup knockout rounds bring thrilling matches and endless online sports betting opportunities for soccer fans around the world.
Brazilian clubs remain strong, with Palmeiras facing Botafogo. Many bettors will look for value in this all-Brazilian clash.
Benfica play Chelsea in a repeat of the 2013 Europa League final. Punters may back Benfica to finally triumph after they saw off Bayern Munich in their group, though Chelsea are a tough side and are starting to find chemistry.
Lionel Messi’s Inter Miami meet PSG in Atlanta. Bettors will weigh Messi’s revenge story and PSG’s European success this season.
Flamengo face Bayern Munich in Miami. Flamengo shocked Chelsea earlier, giving punters reasons to consider another upset against the Germans.
Internazionale play Fluminense after Inter’s Champions League final appearance. Both sides have the potential to go far in this tournament.
Manchester City meet Al Hilal, whose João Cancelo faces his former team. City are tournament favourites, but betting markets remain lively here.
Real Madrid (1.68) will clash with Juventus in Miami. Many bettors will back Madrid, though Juventus cannot be written off.
Borussia Dortmund meet Monterrey after mixed group-stage form. Bettors may see value in Monterrey’s underdog odds against the Germans or go for the tried and tested Bundesliga giants.
These matchups ensure online sports betting platforms are buzzing with action. Punters can bet on outcomes, goalscorers, or special markets.
Upsets have already happened, proving that nothing is guaranteed in this competition. That keeps odds attractive and betting opportunities wide open for fans.
The FIFA Club World Cup guarantees drama and value, making it a perfect time for online sports betting enthusiasts worldwide.
