The result that would leave Real Madrid out of the Club World Cup, Xabi warns

Real Madrid achieved an important 3-1 victory over Pachuca this Sunday. It was a result they secured while playing with one fewer player after Asencio was sent off in the opening minutes. However, the Madridists managed to overcome this and get back on track.

After drawing against Al Hilal, these 3 points leave them as group leaders at the moment. The Saudis drew with Salzburg, which puts Real Madrid practically in the round of 16. Only a series of unlikely events would cause Xabi's team to suffer the same failure as Atlético.

To begin with, they would have to lose to Salzburg (Salzburgo), a result that would allow the Austrians to surpass them. Meanwhile, Al Hilal would need to beat Pachuca to reach 5 points. That would leave Real Madrid with 4, and out of the Club World Cup.

It's a possibility that doesn't seem very likely, but Xabi is on alert for whatever may happen. Especially because right now they're leaders due to having a better goal difference than Salzburg. If Salzburg draw with Real Madrid in the final matchday, they wouldn't surpass them.

There could be a bomb in the round of 16

With one matchday left, Real Madrid already knows who its possible opponents in the round of 16 could be. Manchester City and Juventus are already qualified, although the order is still unknown. Both are tied on points, but the goal difference favors the Italians.

They'll play before Real Madrid, but on the same day, this Thursday, which could be decisive. A win for Juve or a draw gives the top spot to the Bianconeri. Guardiola's team must win to finish as group leaders.

Whoever finishes second will face the leader of Real Madrid's group, so Xabi's team could speculate. However, they don't seem willing to do so and will go out to win their match. Afterward, we'll see which matchup awaits and if there's a bomb against City, something that already happened this season in the Champions League.