Real Madrid strikes first to take control of Group H. The opener came in the 40th minute, when Jude Bellingham delivered a perfectly timed through ball into space for Vinícius Jr. The Brazilian winger beat the offside trap, faked out his defender, and cut inside to finish with a precise left-footed strike across goal. It was an unstoppable shot, leaving RB Salzburg keeper Zawieschitzky with no chance.
Just four minutes later, Madrid doubled their lead. This time, Vinícius turned provider, bursting down the left flank and cutting the ball back into the box, where Federico Valverde arrived in stride to place a composed right-footed finish past the goalkeeper. The quickfire double before halftime stunned Salzburg and showcased Real Madrid’s sharp attacking rhythm and fluid transitions.
With this result, Real Madrid sits at the top of Group H with 7 points, locking in a place in the Round of 16. Simultaneously, Al Hilal defeated Pachuca, a result that reshaped the group standings. The Saudi side secured the second qualifying spot with 5 points, edging out RB Salzburg and Pachuca, who are now both eliminated from the tournament.
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