New Era Showdown: Alonso’s Real Madrid vs Inzaghi’s Al-Hilal in Club World Cup Opener
FIFA Club World Cup - Real Madrid VS Al Hilal
Match Time:19-06-2025 03:00 Thursday (GMT+8)
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Real Madrid begin their Club World Cup campaign under new manager Xabi Alonso, facing Al-Hilal, who are also under fresh leadership with Simone Inzaghi recently taking charge after leaving Inter Milan.
Team Analysis:
Real Madrid enter the Club World Cup aiming to bounce back from a disappointing season where they missed out on major domestic titles and saw Carlo Ancelotti depart for Brazil. Xabi Alonso takes over as head coach, returning to the club with new signings and hopes of immediate silverware. Their group includes Pachuca, Red Bull Salzburg, and first opponents Al-Hilal.
Al-Hilal, now led by Simone Inzaghi after his exit from Inter Milan, look to challenge despite being underdogs. The Saudi side finished second domestically but were the league’s top scorers, and they’ll aim to surprise Real Madrid, recalling their spirited 5-3 loss in the 2022 final.
Player Situation:
Several Real Madrid players, including Carvajal, Militao, Alaba, Camavinga, and Mendy, have traveled to the U.S. but are unlikely to feature due to injuries. Rudiger’s fitness is uncertain, and Endrick is expected to miss the tournament. New signings Alexander-Arnold and Huijsen are set to debut, while Mbappe aims to build on his prolific league form.
For Al-Hilal, Inzaghi is expected to use a 3-5-2 setup. Key players include goalkeeper Bono, defenders Koulibaly, Tambakti, Al-Bulayhi, and possibly Cancelo if fit. Mitrovic leads their attack after a strong goal-scoring season.
Result Prediction:
Alonso begins his tenure with Real Madrid in a competitive setting, and despite the team's period of adjustment, they are expected to display their superior quality and secure a convincing win in their opening match.
Predicted Result: Real Madrid 3-1 Al-Hilal.
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