Overview
- Real Madrid and RB Salzburg sit level atop Group H with qualification decided by the June 27 meeting in Philadelphia
- Kylian Mbappe is poised to return from gastroenteritis after missing Madrid’s first two Club World Cup games
- Real Madrid’s Raul Asencio is suspended following a red card; RB Salzburg are without Karim Konate after he tore his ACL
- A point will guarantee Madrid a spot in the round of 16; Salzburg need Al Hilal to drop points against Pachuca to stay in contention
- Xabi Alonso’s side have shown signs of cohesion under their new manager despite injuries sidelining several defenders