The 2025 FIFA Club World Cup continues with a sizzling Group H showdown as Real Madrid lock horns with Al Hilal on Wednesday night at the Hard Rock Stadium in Florida.
This clash marks the official debut of new managers Xabi Alonso and Simone Inzaghi, both appointed after dramatic season endings in Europe and Asia, respectively.
⚪ Real Madrid Kick Off Alonso Era with Title Intent | Home Win = 1.33💵
Real Madrid enter the tournament with a point to prove after a 2024–25 campaign that, despite silverware in the UEFA Super Cup and Intercontinental Cup, ended in disappointment on the domestic front.
After losing out to Barcelona in La Liga, the Copa del Rey final and the Spanish Super Cup, Carlo Ancelotti stepped down to take charge of Brazil, paving the way for club legend Xabi Alonso’s return.
Alonso, who lifted La Liga and the Champions League as a Madrid player, has the chance to claim his first trophy as coach before his full debut season begins.
New signings Trent Alexander-Arnold and Dean Huijsen are expected to feature immediately, with as Real Madrid try to be the first club to lift this new version of the FIFA Club World Cup they’ve lifted more than any team as a farewell to club legends Luka Modric and Lucas Vasquez.
🔵 Al Hilal Boast Firepower but Face Steep Test | Away Win = 8.68💵
Al Hilal enter under fresh leadership themselves, with Simone Inzaghi taking over days after a heavy 5-0 Champions League final loss to PSG with Inter Milan.
The Italian, who replaces Jorge Jesus, is tasked with steering Saudi Arabia’s highest-scoring club through a tough Group H featuring Madrid, Pachuca, and Salzburg.
Al Hilal may be underdogs but arrive with serious attacking credentials—scoring 95 goals in 34 league games and finishing as the Saudi Pro League’s top scorers.
Inzaghi, who will implement his preferred 3-5-2 system, has enough quality in the squad to trouble even a reshuffled Real Madrid team with renewed ambition.
🗝️ Key Players & Team News 📰:
• Real Madrid: Dani Carvajal, Militao, Alaba, Camavinga, and Mendy are all in the squad but unlikely to feature. Rudiger is a doubt, while Endrick is out. Alexander-Arnold and Huijsen should debut.
• Al Hilal: Inzaghi expected to go 3-5-2 with Bono in goal, Koulibaly marshalling the backline, and Mitrovic leading the attack. Cancelo faces a late fitness test after missing the end of the domestic season.
🔢 Match Stats & Betting Odds | Draw = 6.14💵
• Real Madrid are five-time winners of the CWC, the most in the history of the competition & beat Al Hilal 5-3 the last time they two met. | Specials Market: 1x2 & GG/NG (Home & Yes) = 2.46.
• Al Hilal are unbeaten in all their last 5 games in all comps, scoring 16 goals in that time and conceding 7.| Specials Market: O/U & GG/NG (Over 2.5 & Yes) = 1.88.
📊Team Form & Predicted Line-ups🧑🤝🧑:
📈Real Madrid (L W L W W W):
Possible XI: Courtois; Alexander-Arnold, Asencio, Huijsen, Garcia; Valverde, Tchouameni, Bellingham; Rodrygo, Vinicius, Mbappe.
📈Al Hilal (L W W W D W):
Possible XI: Bono; Tambakti, Koulibaly, Al-Bulayhi; Cancelo, Kanno, Neves, Milinkovic-Savic, S. Al-Dawsari; Malcolm, Mitrovic.
This high-octane opener pits a reinvented Real Madrid against a dangerous, high-scoring Al Hilal side. Expect a fiery tactical duel, defensive gaps, and potential fireworks in Florida.
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