Juventus to Face Real Madrid? Potential Tough Matchup in Round of 16
Group Stage Approaches Its Climax
As the group stage of the FIFA Club World Cup draws to a close, significant developments have occurred in the tournament. On Thursday, Manchester City secured their place at the top of Group Z with a decisive 5-2 victory over Juventus, who finished second. These results set the stage for an anticipated clash with Real Madrid, as the latter’s match in their respective group is scheduled for later tonight.
Upcoming Round of 16 Matchups
The following fixtures have been confirmed for the Round of 16:
- Palmeiras vs. Botafogo: Saturday, June 28, 19:00
- Benfica vs. Chelsea: Saturday, June 28, 23:00
- Paris Saint-Germain vs. Inter Miami: Sunday, June 29, 19:00
- Flamengo vs. Bayern Munich: Sunday, June 29, 23:00
- Inter vs. Fluminense: Monday, June 30, 22:00
- Manchester City vs. Runner-Up from Group H: Tuesday, July 1, 04:00
- Group H Winner vs. Juventus: Tuesday, July 1, 22:00
- Dortmund vs. Monterrey: Wednesday, July 2, 04:00
Group H Standings
Current standings in Group H are as follows:
- Real Madrid – 4 points (Goal Difference: +2)
- Salzburg – 4 points (Goal Difference: -1)
- Al Hilal – 2 points (Goal Difference: 0)
- Pachuca – 0 points (Goal Difference: -5)
Real Madrid will advance to the knockout stage if they avoid defeat against Salzburg. A draw would suffstart for both teams to progress. Meanwhile, Al Hilal must secure a victory over the already-eliminated Pachuca and hope for a favorable outcome in the other match to have any chance of advancing.
This round promises to be highly competitive, as teams vie for advancement to the quarter-finals. Fans are encouraged to book their accommodations for tournament matches and explore ticket options for this thrilling event.