There aren’t many club matches where one starting eleven can write itself into two different chapters of the same season, but Real Madrid’s trips to face RB Salzburg in 2025 delivered exactly that: between a January Champions League meeting and a June FIFA Club World Cup group-stage match, Carlo Ancelotti’s side rotated, reshaped, and ultimately outscored the Austrian champions 8–1 on aggregate. This page puts the confirmed lineups, scorers, and match context for both fixtures in one place — plus the practical questions fans keep asking about tickets and club history.

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Match date: 22 January 2025 & 27 June 2025 · Competition: UEFA Champions League & FIFA Club World Cup Group H · Final scores: Real Madrid 5–1 and 3–0 · Real Madrid manager: Carlo Ancelotti · RB Salzburg manager: Pepijn Lijnders

1Confirmed facts
  • 22 January 2025 – Real Madrid 5–1 RB Salzburg – UEFA Champions League league phase
  • 27 June 2025 – Real Madrid 3–0 RB Salzburg – FIFA Club World Cup Group H
  • Carlo Ancelotti managed Real Madrid in both matches
  • Pepijn Lijnders managed RB Salzburg in both matches
2Head to head
  • Real Madrid wins: 2
  • RB Salzburg wins: 0
  • Aggregate score: 8–1
3Formations
  • 22 January 2025: Real Madrid 4-2-3-1, RB Salzburg 4-4-2
  • 27 June 2025: Real Madrid 3-5-2, RB Salzburg 4-4-2
4Key stats
  • June scorers: Vinícius Júnior, Valverde, Gonzalo García
  • January scorer: Mads Bidstrup 85′
  • The June result set Real Madrid’s Club World Cup knockout-round path

Confirmed lineups and formations

Real Madrid used a 4-2-3-1 for the January meeting at the Santiago Bernabéu, while RB Salzburg used a 4-4-2. In the June Club World Cup match, FotMob lists Real Madrid in a 3-5-2 and RB Salzburg once again in a 4-4-2.

22 January 2025 (Champions League) 4-2-3-1 4-4-2
27 June 2025 (Club World Cup) 3-5-2 4-4-2

Ancelotti changed the system between the two matches, but the spine stayed consistent, with Courtois in goal, Valverde in midfield, and Vinícius Júnior in attack.

Goal scorers confirmed by UEFA

  • 22 January 2025 – Mads Bidstrup scored for RB Salzburg in the 85th minute.
  • 27 June 2025 – Vinícius Júnior, Valverde, and Gonzalo García scored for Real Madrid.

Where was the Real Madrid vs Salzburg match played?

The 22 January 2025 Champions League fixture was played at Real Madrid’s home ground, the Santiago Bernabéu in Madrid, Spain. The 27 June 2025 FIFA Club World Cup match was played in the United States, though the specific stadium was not confirmed in the available research notes.

Head-to-head

Date (first meeting) 22 January 2025
Competition (first meeting) UEFA Champions League league phase
Final score (first meeting) Real Madrid 5–1 RB Salzburg
Date (second meeting) 27 June 2025
Competition (second meeting) FIFA Club World Cup Group H
Final score (second meeting) Real Madrid 3–0 RB Salzburg
Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti
RB Salzburg manager Pepijn Lijnders

What’s clear from the research notes: Real Madrid’s official record against RB Salzburg is two wins from two meetings in 2025, both under Ancelotti, with an 8–1 aggregate score.

Tickets and hospitality

Ticket prices and availability depend on competition stage and opponent. Barcelona match tickets generally start around €50–€75 for the cheapest seats at the Olympic Stadium for standard league matches, with prices escalating for high-demand fixtures like El Clásico and Champions League nights. Real Madrid VIP and hospitality packages can range from a few hundred euros to over €1,000 per person, depending on the opponent, competition stage, and included services.

Bottom line: Real Madrid beat RB Salzburg twice in 2025 — 5–1 in the Champions League and 3–0 in the Club World Cup.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Where was the Real Madrid vs Salzburg match played?

The 22 January 2025 match was played at the Santiago Bernabéu in Madrid, Spain. The 27 June 2025 FIFA Club World Cup match was played in the United States; the specific stadium was not confirmed in the available research notes.

How much do Real Madrid VIP tickets cost?

Real Madrid VIP and hospitality packages can range from a few hundred euros to over €1,000 per person, depending on the opponent, competition stage, and included services.

How much do Barcelona match tickets cost?

Barcelona match tickets generally start around €50–€75 for the cheapest seats at the Olympic Stadium for standard league matches, with prices escalating for high-demand fixtures like El Clásico and Champions League nights.