Actual Madrid claimed a 3-0 win over RB Salzburg to complete high of Group H and transfer into the final 16 of the FIFA Membership World Cup.
It was a recent strategy from supervisor Xabi Alonso, who used a five-man defence for the primary time since changing Carlo Ancelotti as head coach. Wing-backs Trent Alexander-Arnold and Fran Garcia pushed ahead usually, whereas Aurelien Tchouameni dropped into central defence alongside Antonio Rudiger and Dean Huijsen.
In contrast to former managers Ancelotti and Zidane, who usually used a 4-3-3 system, Alonso’s techniques reminded lots of Vicente del Bosque’s 2000 Champions League-winning workforce.
The brand new formation suited Actual Madrid nicely as they cruised to victory at Lincoln {Financial} Area in Philadelphia.
Vinicius Jr opened the scoring with a low shot into the nook after skipping previous two defenders. Simply earlier than half-time, the Brazilian arrange Federico Valverde with a intelligent backheel, and Valverde made it 2-0.
Teen Gonzalo Garcia added a 3rd late within the match with a neat chip to seal the win.
“We’re taking it step-by-step,” Vinicius Jr instructed DAZN. “It takes time to completely perceive the coach’s plans, however at present was an excellent signal, particularly within the first half.”
Actual Madrid will now face Juventus, the runners-up in Group G, within the spherical of 16 in Florida on 1 July.
RB Salzburg, who completed third with 4 factors, only one behind Al-Hilal and have been knocked out of the competitors.