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Salzburg and Al Hilal draw and this is what Madrid needs to advance to the round of 16

Real Madrid depends on itself to reach the next round as group leader

Real Madrid also received good news after its victory over Pachuca. In the early hours, Al-Hilal and RB Salzburg, the other two rivals in Group H, drew 0-0. This result leaves everything open for a final matchday in which Los Blancos will face the Austrian side.

The draw between both clubs is the best news for Real Madrid, which was able to take the lead at the end of the second matchday. In the early hours of next Thursday to Friday, starting at 3:00 a.m. (in Spain), we'll find out who qualifies first.

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Al-Hilal and RB Salzburg drew 0-0 | Real Madrid Confidencial

Draw between Al-Hilal and RB Salzburg

After a blazing start, the match took on a slower pace that ultimately resulted in the final 0-0. Al-Hilal tried to dominate by controlling the ball, while RB Salzburg waited in its own box.

In the final stretch, Inzaghi's pupils seemed content with the point and Salzburg took a step forward and sought the goal with more determination. A goal that never came and leaves everything open for the last matchday, in which Real Madrid will start as the leader.

Real Madrid's possible rivals in the round of 16

Real Madrid is in Group H, so its round of 16 rivals will come from the two qualifiers in Group G. In this case, Manchester City and Juventus, both already qualified, are still fighting for first place. In fact, the English and Italian sides will face each other on the final matchday in a match that will reveal Los Blancos' next opponent.

Most likely, Real Madrid will end up advancing as the leader of Group H. Meanwhile, most fans consider Manchester City, led by Pep Guardiola, the big favorite. If that's the case, Xabi Alonso's side would face Juventus in the round of 16.

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Juventus could be Real Madrid's opponent in the round of 16 | Real Madrid Confidencial

Juventus, which already has six points out of six and defeated Al-Ain 5-0 and Wydad of Morocco 4-1. The team coached by Tudor is showing a strong scoring ability, but it's true that its rivals so far have been several steps below.

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