Real Madrid faces a monumental challenge to secure direct qualification to the Round of 16 in the Champions League. Currently sitting in 20th place under the new league format, with three wins and three losses, they are obligated to win their remaining two matches and rely on other results to achieve their goal.

Real Madrid hosts a virtually eliminated Salzburg at the Santiago Bernabéu, but the match won’t be a walkover. Ancelotti must push for a convincing victory to keep their hopes alive. This clash marks the return of Vinícius Junior, whose connection with Kylian Mbappé will be key to creating offensive threats.