The debut of Real Madrid at the 2025 Club World Cup He has aroused an overflowing expectation for several reasons: on the one hand, it is the premiere in a tournament that is disputed for the first time with a format of 32 teams; on the other, it is also the Official Baptism of Xabi Alonso as coach of the first white team.
The encounter of this Wednesday June 18 in view of To the Hilal (21:00 Spanish peninsular time, by Telecinco and Dazn) will mark the beginning of a new stage for the Merengue club, which trusts the Basque coach to lead a renewed project after the successful cycle of Carlo Ancelotti.
The casualties condition Xabi’s eleven
Alonso’s first eleven arrives plagued with uncertainty for the absences that the team drags. Some due to injury, others due to lack of rhythm or tactical decisions.
Low confirmed
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Endrick: It is not yet incorporated after your participation in youth tournaments.
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Ferland Mendy: Drag physical discomfort.
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Eduardo Camavinga: It still trains on the sidelines after a partial recovery.
Last minute doubts
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Kylian Mbappé: He has not trained for a feverish process and is serious doubt for debut.
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Militao, Rüdiger, Carvajal: recovered from their injuries, but without competitive rhythm.
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Arda Güler: Bayer’s interest could influence his possible ownership in this tournament.
This forces Xabi Alonso To rethink your initial system, with several fixed names and others in rotation. What seems clear is that the coach will align from the beginning to The two summer signings: Trent Alexander-Arnold and Dean Huijsenwhich will be part of an unpublished rear.
The Xabi system: 4-2-3-1 or 4-3-3?
Although it has not yet revealed its letters, everything indicates that Xabi Alonso will opt for a 4-2-3-1 systemhis favorite in the Leverkusen, with Bellingham behind the ‘9’ and two very vertical ends.
This would allow the most of the offensive potential of Rodrygo and Viníciusin addition to offering consistency with Tchouaméni and Valverde at the base of the midfield.
Probable alignments
real Madrid
Courtois; Alexander-Arnold, Asencio, Huijsen, Fran García; Tchouaméni, Valverde; Brahim, Bellingham, Vinícius; Rodrygo
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Tactical note: Brahim would act on the right wing, Bellingham as midfielda and Rodrygo as false 9.
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Dock: Arda Güler could stay out of eleven due to possible negotiations with Bayer Leverkusen.
Al-Hilal
Bond; To the tamkti, Koulibaly, To Bulayhi; CANCEL, Ruben Neves, Milinković-Savić, Renan Lodi; Malcom, Turki, Salem
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Game style: Versatile formation between 3-4-3 and 4-2-3-1. It has individual talent in attack and experience in defense.
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Keys: Malcom and Salem seek to surprise for bands, while Ruben Neves is responsible for the clean ball outlet.
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MitrovicLast minute drop since it drags a muscle injury and has not recovered in time.
Where and when to see the game?
Real Madrid’s debut at the 2025 Club World Cup may be followed live from Spain through two main television options:
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Telecinco: The Mediaset channel will broadcast In open The meeting, considered the most prominent of the day. Ideal for those who wish to enjoy the game no subscriptioneither from conventional television or from its official website.
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Dazn: The sports streaming platform will also offer the game for free. Through your Mobile application or your webfans can access broadcast without cost During the tournament, which has the exclusive rights for the 63 championship matches.
Both options will provide full coverage, with comments, prior analysis and after the meeting.
The debut of Xabi Alonso will not be simple: The casualties, the new scheme and the demand of Al Hilal will make it a fire test. But it can also be the beginning of a new white era With a template full of talent and a clear idea.