RB Salzburg played against Real Madrid in the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup group stage on June 26, 2025, at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, USA. Real Madrid won the match 3-0 with goals from Vinícius Júnior at the 40th minute, Federico Valverde in added time of the first half (45+3'), and Gonzalo García in the 84th minute. This victory secured Real Madrid's top spot in Group H and their passage to the Club World Cup round of 16, where they are set to face Juventus. The match was marked by strong Real Madrid performance, with Salzburg unable to score despite some chances. Real Madrid controlled the game, and Vinícius Júnior was particularly influential, scoring and assisting in the goals. Salzburg finished third in the group after this match. The lineups and specific match events were detailed, with notable plays and substitutions occurring, but the main takeaway is the 3-0 win by Real Madrid over RB Salzburg in this key Club World Cup fixture.
