Real Madrid VS RB Salzburg: Real Madrid will host Red Bull Salzburg in the UEFA Champions League on January 22, 2025, at the iconic Santiago Bernabéu. The Spanish giants are in strong form, with their attacking power led by Vinicius Junior and Jude Bellingham. In contrast, Salzburg, struggling in the competition, will look to improve their away form after a tough campaign. This encounter promises to be a spectacle as both teams aim to secure crucial points.
Head-to-Head:
- Real Madrid Wins: 1
- Draws: 0
- Red Bull Salzburg Wins: 0
Last Meeting (07 Aug 2019 – Club Friendlies):
- Red Bull Salzburg 0-1 Real Madrid
Champions League Standings (Group Stage)
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | Goals | Last 5 | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 | Real Madrid | 6 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 12:11 | LWLLW | 9 |
| 32 | Red Bull Salzburg | 6 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 3:18 | LLWLL | 3 |
Team News:
- Real Madrid: Manager Carlo Ancelotti has a near-full squad, with only minor injury concerns. Expect key players like Vinicius Junior and Jude Bellingham to feature.
- Red Bull Salzburg: The Austrian side will be without some key players due to injury, leaving them with a weakened lineup. Karim Konate remains their main threat in attack.
Real Madrid VS RB Salzburg Expected Lineups:
- Real Madrid (4-2-3-1):
- Goalkeeper: Thibaut Courtois
- Defense: Lucas Vazquez, Raul Asencio, Antonio Rudiger, Francisco Garcia
- Midfield: Federico Valverde, Dani Ceballos, Jude Bellingham
- Attack: Rodrygo, Brahim Diaz, Kylian Mbappe
- Red Bull Salzburg (4-4-2):
- Goalkeeper: Philipp Kohn
- Defense: Rasmus Kristensen, Albert Vallci, Maximilian Wöber, Andreas Ulmer
- Midfield: Luka Sucic, Nicolas Seiwald, Maurits Kjaergaard, Benjamin Šeško
- Attack: Karim Konate, Fernando
10 Key Stats:
- Real Madrid scores 42% of their goals between the 76th and 90th minutes.
- Real Madrid have won 4 consecutive home matches in the Champions League.
- Salzburg have scored only 3 goals in their last 5 Champions League matches.
- Real Madrid’s top scorer is Vinicius Junior with 5 goals.
- Salzburg has conceded 18 goals in 6 Champions League matches.
- Real Madrid has won 85% of their home matches when leading 1-0.
- FC Salzburg has failed to score in 2 of their 3 away Champions League matches.
- Real Madrid has scored at least one goal in their last 12 matches.
- When Salzburg leads 1-0 away, they win 64% of the time.
- Real Madrid has a 44% win rate in the first half at home in the Champions League.
Real Madrid VS RB Salzburg Prediction
Real Madrid enters this match as clear favorites with their superior form and depth. Salzburg has struggled on the road, and despite their best efforts, they might find it difficult to break down a solid Madrid defense. Expect Real Madrid to secure a comfortable 3-0 win.
Final Prediction: Real Madrid 3-1 Red Bull Salzburg.
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