Real Madrid vs Al Hilal: Club World Cup Clash Preview 2025
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Group D
| Pos | Club | P | W | D | L | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Flamengo | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 7 |
| 2 |
Chelsea | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 6 |
| 3 |
ES Tunis | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3 |
| 4 |
Los Angeles FC | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
Group G
| Pos | Club | P | W | D | L | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Manchester City | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 9 |
| 2 |
Juventus | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 6 |
| 3 |
Al Ain | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3 |
| 4 |
Wydad AC | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
Group B
| Pos | Club | P | W | D | L | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Paris Saint Germain | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 6 |
| 2 |
Botafogo | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 6 |
| 3 |
Atletico Madrid | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 6 |
| 4 |
Seattle Sounders | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
Group A
| Pos | Club | P | W | D | L | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Palmeiras | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 5 |
| 2 |
Inter Miami | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 5 |
| 3 |
FC Porto | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| 4 |
Al Ahly | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 2 |
Group F
| Pos | Club | P | W | D | L | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Borussia Dortmund | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 7 |
| 2 |
Fluminense | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 5 |
| 3 |
Mamelodi Sundowns | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 |
| 4 |
Ulsan Hyundai FC | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
Group C
| Pos | Club | P | W | D | L | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Benfica | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 7 |
| 2 |
Bayern München | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 6 |
| 3 |
Boca Juniors | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| 4 |
Auckland City | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
Group E
| Pos | Club | P | W | D | L | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Inter | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 7 |
| 2 |
Monterrey | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 5 |
| 3 |
River Plate | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 |
| 4 |
Urawa | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
Group H
| Pos | Club | P | W | D | L | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Real Madrid | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 7 |
| 2 |
Al-Hilal Saudi FC | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 5 |
| 3 |
Red Bull Salzburg | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 |
| 4 |
Pachuca | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
Real Madrid vs Al Hilal is set to ignite the FIFA Club World Cup with a blockbuster Group H opener at Miami’s Hard Rock Stadium. The spotlight shines on Xabi Alonso’s managerial debut for Los Blancos, while Al Hilal, Asia’s finest, aim to stun the European giants. With Kylian Mbappé battling illness and Aleksandar Mitrović leading Al Hilal’s charge, this clash promises fireworks.
Real Madrid vs Al Hilal: Match Details
- Date: June 18, 2025
- Time: 3:00 PM ET / 19:00 UTC
- Venue: Hard Rock Stadium, Miami
- Competition: FIFA Club World Cup, Group H
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Team News: Mbappé Doubtful for Real Madrid
Real Madrid’s Injury Concerns
Kylian Mbappé, Real Madrid’s 31-goal La Liga top scorer, missed training with a fever and remains a last-minute decision. With teenage striker Endrick also injured, Alonso may rely on Vinícius Jr. and Rodrygo upfront.
New signings Trent Alexander-Arnold and Dean Huijsen could debut, bolstering a backline missing key defenders like Carvajal and Alaba.
Predicted XI (4-3-1-2):
Courtois; Alexander-Arnold, Nacho, Huijsen, García; Valverde, Tchouaméni, Modrić; Bellingham; Rodrygo, Vinícius
Al Hilal’s European Flair
Al Hilal’s squad blends Saudi stars with elite imports like João Cancelo, Sergej Milinković-Savić, and Aleksandar Mitrović—who has 68 goals in 79 games. Cancelo’s fitness is in question, but Mitrović’s physicality and Salem Al-Dawsari’s creativity (15 goals, 15 assists this season) pose real threats.
Predicted XI (3-5-2):
Bono; Tambakti, Koulibaly, Al-Bulayhi; Cancelo, Kanno, Neves, Milinković-Savić, Al-Dawsari; Malcolm, Mitrović
Real Madrid vs Al Hilal: Key Storylines
1. Xabi Alonso’s Tactical Debut
Alonso emphasizes high pressing and defensive cohesion, declaring: “We need 11 individuals working as one unit” . His midfield trio (Bellingham, Valverde, Modrić) must control the tempo against Al Hilal’s physicality.
2. The Mbappé Factor
If fit, Mbappé’s pace could dismantle Al Hilal’s defense. His absence would shift creative duties to Bellingham and Vinícius.
3. Mitrović vs. Real’s Defense
Mitrović’s aerial dominance tests Real’s makeshift backline. Goalkeeper Courtois must be alert against crosses and set-pieces.
Real Madrid vs Al Hilal: Head-to-Head Stats
- Previous Meeting: Real Madrid won 5-3 in the 2023 Intercontinental Cup.
- Real Madrid’s Pedigree: 15-time UCL winners, reigning Intercontinental Cup champions.
- Al Hilal’s Record: 4-time Asian champions, 34-game winning streak in 2023–24.
Prediction: Real Madrid to Edge It
Despite Al Hilal’s threat, Real Madrid’s depth and Alonso’s tactical nous should secure a narrow win.
Tip: Real Madrid 2-1 Al Hilal
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Will Alonso’s era start with a win, or can Al Hilal spring a surprise? Tune in for a thrilling Real Madrid vs Al Hilal showdown!
