As of June 26, 2025, the odds (via DraftKings Sportsbook) for the match are: Red Bull Salzburg and Real Madrid have played twice in their history. Real Madrid won both encounters, including a 5–1 rout in the 2025 UEFA Champions League and a 1–0 friendly win in 2019.

Real Madrid predicted lineup vs. Salzburg (4-1-2-3): Courtois; Alexander-Arnold, Tchouaméni, Huijsen, F. García; Valverde; Güler, Bellingham; Rodrygo, G. García, Vinícius Júnior

Real Madrid opened with a 1-1 draw against Saudi Arabia’s Al Hilal. Gonzalo Garcia, in for Kylian Mbappe, who was absent with gastroenteritis, gave Los Blancos the lead, but Ruben Neves levelled from the spot before the break. Federico Valverde missed a late penalty for Los Blancos.