Real Madrid's Accounts in the Champions League: What It Needs against Salzburg

A very important game is approaching for Real Madrid. Salzburg's visit to Santiago Bernabéu can only end with a victory for the Whites because otherwise, their qualification for the knockout rounds becomes very complicated.

The arrangement of the other teams in the league phase leaves a very specific path for Carlo Ancelotti's pupils, who must count their last two games as victories. Excessive confidence can't be afforded because a single mistake could prematurely end their journey in this edition of the Champions League.

On the wire

This edition of the Champions League has provided several surprises since its beginning. Through a new league format, all teams are fighting to qualify for the next round. Real Madrid, the current champion of the tournament, must face Salzburg in a game that will be crucial for their future in this competition.

Having only 9 points out of a possible 18, the team's situation is complicated. With two gamedays still to be played, the club must secure victory against Salzburg. Being only two points away from potentially being out of the next round, victory is crucial.

While their qualification as one of the top 8 teams is complicated, the club could enter the play-offs. After the doubts presented this season, Real Madrid is ready to secure their qualification in the Champions.

Real Madrid's goal

Needing a minimum of 15 or 16 points to be in the top eight, Real Madrid's focus has changed. Losing three matches in the league phase, the club needs to secure their qualification. Although Salzburg is, in theory, not such a complicated opponent, the white club doesn't seek to be overconfident ahead of this imminent match.

To be among the top 24 teams, Real Madrid must secure victory against Salzburg. However, reaching a critical wingere, the club would still have options to qualify in case of a draw. This result, however, is not what the club truly seeks to achieve.

Through two draws, the club would still have chances to be present in the desired play-offs. Nonetheless, in case of seeking a favorable match for this round, Real Madrid must prioritize victory against Salzburg and Brest, their last opponent.

The goal for this Champions

Being the current champion, it's evident that Real Madrid's objective is to defend their title. However, given the current situation, the club's goal at the moment is to qualify for the next round to begin their path to the title.