Key Takeaways from Real Madrid's 3-0 Victory over Salzburg

Real Madrid defeated Salzburg 3-0 in the Club World Cup with goals from Vinicius Jr, Fede Valverde, and Gonzalo Garcia. This marked their best performance under new manager Xabi Alonso, showing promising signs. Here are three observations from the match:

The first half: The first half showcased high pressing, strong midfield dominance, and a successful three-at-the-back formation. Real Madrid's pressing was effective, with immediate tactical changes by Alonso when needed. The three-CB formation led by Tchouameni was solid and promising.

Vinicius Jr's performance: Vinicius Jr showed improvement with good runs, a goal, and an assist. His performance indicated a positive step towards his best form, especially with more to come when Mbappe returns.

Gonzalo Garcia's impact: Garcia's contributions have been crucial in Mbappe's absence, with two goals and an assist. His versatility, work rate, and goal-scoring abilities have been instrumental for Real Madrid.

According to the source: Managing Madrid.