Real Madrid deliberately avoided the death half-zone without winning?

Only two places in Group H are left in the top 16 of the Club World Cup. The situation in this group is similar to Group E of Inter Milan and River Plate. In the last round, Real Madrid only needs to defeat Salzburg Red Bull, which means they must qualify for the top spot. If they tie, they can also ensure that they qualify, but the specific ranking still depends on the specific score. Importantly, if Real Madrid wins the top spot in Group H, they will enter the death half of Paris, Bayern and Dortmund. In the pre-match press conference, Real Madrid coach Alonso was asked whether he would deliberately not win the ball to avoid opponents he didn't want to face. Alonso replied: "Thinking about 'not losing' is not a good idea, it is not a positive signal. I looked at the standings and knew it, but Real Madrid's goal is to win every game."