📅 January 22, 2025, Wednesday. 🕓 23:00 Moscow time / 01:00 UZT
UEFA Champions League
Real Madrid vs Salzburg Live Stream
On January 22, 2025, Real Madrid will host Red Bull Salzburg at the Santiago Bernabéu Stadium in a crucial UEFA Champions League fixture. The match is scheduled to kick off at 20:00 GMT.
Real Madrid
Currently positioned 20th in the Champions League standings, Real Madrid aims to secure a victory to bolster their chances of advancing to the knockout stages. The team has shown impressive form recently, netting 19 goals in their last five matches across all competitions.
Kylian Mbappé has notably regained his scoring touch, contributing four goals in the past three games, bringing his season tally to 17.
Vinícius Júnior and Luka Modrić are set to return after serving suspensions, while Federico Valverde is expected to fill in at right-back due to Lucas Vázquez’s suspension and Dani Carvajal’s injury.
Red Bull Salzburg
Salzburg finds themselves in 32nd place in the Champions League and have struggled throughout the campaign. The Austrian side has suffered five defeats, conceding 18 goals, and has only one victory in the competition so far.
This match marks the debut of their new manager, Thomas Letsch, who faces a formidable challenge in his first outing.
Predicted Lineups
Real Madrid (4-2-3-1):
- Goalkeeper: Thibaut Courtois
- Defenders: Federico Valverde, Raúl Asencio, Antonio Rüdiger, Ferland Mendy
- Midfielders: Dani Ceballos, Luka Modrić; Rodrygo, Jude Bellingham, Vinícius Júnior
- Forward: Kylian Mbappé
Red Bull Salzburg (4-4-2):
- Goalkeeper: Janis Blaswich
- Defenders: Maurits Kjaergaard, Oumar Solet, Strahinja Pavlović, Andreas Ulmer
- Midfielders: Nicolas Seiwald, Luka Sučić, Lucas Gourna-Douath, Noah Okafor
- Forwards: Benjamin Šeško, Junior Adamu
Match Prediction
Given Real Madrid’s recent offensive prowess and Salzburg’s defensive vulnerabilities, the hosts are favored to secure a comfortable win. A 3-1 victory for Real Madrid is a plausible outcome.
Key Points
- Real Madrid has scored in each of their last 32 home Champions League matches.
- This fixture marks the first competitive meeting between Real Madrid and Red Bull Salzburg.
Fans can anticipate an engaging match as both teams vie for crucial points in the Champions League group stage.