Salzburg is fighting for the round of 16: 0-0 against Al Hilal in the Club World Cup drama!

Salzburg is fighting for the round of 16: 0-0 against Al Hilal in the Club World Cup drama!

At the World Cup in Washington D.C. Red Bull Salzburg achieved a 0-0 draw against Al Hilal on June 23, 2025. With this result, the Salzburg team comes to a total of four points after two games in Group H. However, the chances of moving into the round of 16 remain uncertain, although a point in the last group game against Real Madrid could possibly be decisive in order to take the next step in the tournament. More on this reports vienna.at .

Over 16,000 spectators followed the encounter in the Audi Field. Coach Thomas Letsch made two personnel changes before this match: Sumaila Diabate replaced the injured Valentin Sulzbacher, while Karim Onisiwo came into play for Petar Ratkov. Al Hilal started aggressively and had the first danger to the Salzburg Tor in the 3. Minute with a shot from Joao Cancelo.

exciting moves and missed opportunities

In the first half, Onisiwo had a great chance in the 9th minute, but his volley was parried by Al-Hilal Goalie Bono. Immediately afterwards, Jacob Rasmussen blocked a dangerous shot by Marco Leonardo in the 21st minute. Salzburg showed another option at the beginning of the second half when John Mellberg failed in the 48th minute from a short distance to Bono. In the same minute, Kalidou Koulibaly saved on the line for a margin of Dorgeles Nene.

al Hilal increasingly gained initiative, and Cancelo failed in the 55th minute to Salzburg's goalkeeper Zawieschitzky. Malcom's shot in the 57th minute just passed the goal, while in the 81st minute Sergei Milinkovic-Savic again demanded Zawieschitzky. Covering was aimed at the long corner in the 83rd minute. Salzburg pressed the goal in the final minutes, but was unable to score, and the final whistle sounded during the last attack by the Salzburg.

The way to the round of 16

The last round of group H takes place on Friday at 3:00 a.m. CEST. In order to climb into the round of 16, it is necessary for Al Hilal to win against Pachuca with two goals. In this case, Salzburg would have to win against Real Madrid to get on. For detailed information about the Club World Championship, visit Kicker.de .