The extremely tough path Madrid could face to reach the Club World Cup final

If Real Madrid beat Salzburg in the last group stage match, it will be the sole leader of its group. If so, if Manchester City don't beat Juventus, they would face each other in the round of 16 of the tournament. It would be a high-level clash, because although they're not at their best, they have players of very high quality.

In fact, Marca ran a simulation of the matchups Real Madrid would have if everything stayed as it is now. If it beat City in a hypothetical clash, Real Madrid would play against Inter or Fluminense in the quarterfinals. No matter what happens, it will be an exciting Club World Cup.

So far, the level has been very high and that's something that's bringing a lot of joy to the fans. For many years, the world of soccer had been longing for a competition similar to the national teams' tournament, but for clubs. This way, the best teams from different parts of the world face each other.

Many opinions

In general, everyone is delighted with this new World Cup format, because it gives more prestige to the prize and offers a spectacle. However, the supporters of the clubs that haven't qualified are being very critical of the competition. Deep down, they'd like their club to have qualified.

Javier Tebas is also one of the critics of this Club World Cup, because it's being watched for free by the supporters of all the teams. That's something that goes against his principles, which is why Spanish soccer is so expensive and not as many people watch it.

There will always be criticism

As with everything in life, there will always be people who go against the majority, which is why there's freedom. There are many different points of view, but nobody can deny that the world of soccer is enjoying a spectacle. 

The level of the matches has been good and there's a lot of parity, because all the teams are fighting with intensity. Perhaps, what worries some is that this tournament gives strength to the Super League project.