Real Madrid arrives at the last day tied at points with the Salzburg of Austria. If the match ends matched and the Hilal expires to Pachuca, the three teams will close the group stage with five units. In that scenario, FIFA applies a series of criteria to define which clubs advance to the elimination phase.
The criteria for determining those classified to eighths
He First step consists in evaluating only direct clashes between the teams involved. If equality persists after this analysis, the approach is extended.
The white team is already in Philadelphia to face Salzburg.
Next, the general records in the group stage are considered: Goals difference in all games and total number of goals scored.
If there is still no clear verdict, the Fair Play criteria, which subtracts points based on the cards received. He Last resort, unusual but contemplated in the regulation, is the draw.
The possible scenarios for Madrid
The team led by Xabi Alonso You need a victory to avoid complications. If you get the three points, you will ensure the first position of the group without depending on the result between Hilal and Pachuca.
The French striker continues to recover and this Monday was already exercised in the gym.
But reaching the first position of the group would not necessarily be favorable For the white team, since that would imply a Crossing in the round of 16 against Manchester City, which currently occupies second place in your group by Behind Juventus.
The only combination that would allow Real Madrid to advance as second classified is a goalless draw against Salzburg, accompanied by one Al Hilal Victoria with at least three goals scored For the Saudi team. Any other scenario – whether it is a draw with goals between Spaniards and Austrians, or a triumph of Al Hilal with less than three goals – would place the white team as the group leader.
