Real Madrid vs Al Hilal: Can Xabi Alonso Start with a Bang as Madrid Chase CWC No.6 Against Goal-Hungry Saudi Giants?

Real Madrid vs Al Hilal: Can Xabi Alonso Start with a Bang as Madrid Chase CWC No.6 Against Goal-Hungry Saudi Giants?

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 lifting one of their 5 FIFA Club World Cup titles

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.

Xabi Alonso, new Real Madrid manager, with Florentino Perez, Real Madrid President

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 Hila players rocking their new kit

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 Hila players celebrate a team goal

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 📰:

The last meeting between the two sides

• 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.

Image from the last Real Madrid vs Al Hilal clash

🔢 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.

Image from the last Real Madrid vs Al Hilal clash

📊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.

João Cancelo training with Al Hilal ahead of the Real Madrid game

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.

TAA in the new Real Madrid kit ahead of his first game for the club
Huijsen in the new Real Madrid kit ahead of his first game for the club
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PSG vs Atleti Madrid: Newly Crowned UCL Champs Look to Start 1st Ever FIFA CWC with Bang against Simeone’s Doomsday Men

PSG vs Atleti Madrid: Newly Crowned UCL Champs Look to Start 1st Ever FIFA CWC with Bang against Simeone’s Doomsday Men

The 2025 FIFA Club World Cup continues with fireworks as Paris Saint-Germain takes on fellow European heavyweights Atletico Madrid in a blockbuster Group B clash this Sunday at the iconic Rose Bowl, California.

It’s the first-ever all-European encounter in Club World Cup history — and while PSG's flair and firepower stand out, Diego Simeone’s tactical warriors bring grit, experience, and a thirst to upset the odds.

🔵 PSG Look to Dominate After UCL Dream Season | Home Win = 1.95💵

PSG players celebrate a goal

PSG arrive as one of the tournament favourites, fresh off a historic treble-winning campaign. Luis Enrique’s side lit up Europe last season, storming to the Ligue 1 title, Coupe de France, and a record-breaking 5-0 UEFA Champions League final victory over Inter Milan.

While this is their Club World Cup debut, they were already qualified for the defunct 2024 version after their UCL triumph. Now, they must conquer a marathon 7-match format to lift the new global trophy.

PSG players, Kvara & Doue, in the team's FIFA Club World Cup kit

Les Parisiens will bank on their electric attack, which racked up 152 goals last season, though only 3 clean sheets in their last 12 matches will give Enrique something to address defensively.

🔴⚪ Atletico Madrid Return to the Big Stage Hungry | Away Win = 4.09💵

It’s also Atletico’s Club World Cup debut, though they famously won the Intercontinental Cup in 1974. Simeone’s men may not have lifted silverware last season, but they know how to grind out results against elite opponents, as PSG know all too well.

Atletico Madrid players celebrate a goal

In their most recent meeting in last season’s UCL, Atleti stunned PSG with a last-gasp 93rd-minute winner at the Parc des Princes despite having only 4 shots and under 30% possession — classic Simeone style.

After a flat domestic finish, the Madrid giants roared late with six wins in their final nine matches and 19 goals in their last five wins. This is a side that should never be counted out.

🗝️ Key Players & Team News 📰:

Atletico Madrid players celebrate a goal

• PSG: Ousmane Dembele remains a major doubt after pulling out of France’s Nations League squad. Bradley Barcola should be fit, while Desire Doue is undroppable after his UCL final heroics.

• Atletico Madrid: Jan Oblak is fit and back in camp after international duty. Nahuel Molina, Rodrigo De Paul, and Julian Alvarez all featured heavily for Argentina but are expected to start. Sorloth, despite his La Liga hat trick, may remain a super sub.

PSG players Vitinha & Doue designed flyers at the Parc des Princes

🔢 Match Stats & Betting Odds | Draw = 3.96 💵

• PSG averaged 3+ goals per game last season and won all three domestic trophies. | Specials Market: Double Chance & Over 2.5 (Home/Draw & Over 2.5) = 2.21

• Atletico upset PSG in the Champions League despite being heavily outplayed. They're unbeaten in five of their last six games in all comps. | Specials Market: O/U & GG/NG (Over 2.5 & Yes) = 2.00

📊Team Form & Predicted Line-ups🧑‍🤝‍🧑:

PSG players, Alvarez & Barios, in the team's FIFA Club World Cup kit

📈 PSG (L W W W W W):

Possible XI: Donnarumma; Hakimi, Marquinhos, Pacho, Nuno Mendes; Joao Neves, Vitinha, Fabian Ruiz; Doue, Goncalo Ramos, Kvaratskhelia.

📈 Atletico Madrid (W D W L W W):

Possible XI: Oblak; Molina, Le Normand, Gimenez, Javi Galan; Simeone, De Paul, Koke, Gallagher; Griezmann, Alvarez.

Full-time results from the last meeting between PSG & Atleti

This continental clash brings together the offensive brilliance of PSG and the defensive steel of Atletico. Expect high drama, calculated risks, and a tactical chess match in California.

 

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Al Ahly vs Inter Miami: Can Messi Remind Us of UCL Days in Club World Cup Opener against African Giants?

Al Ahly vs Inter Miami: Can Messi Remind Us of UCL Days in Club World Cup Opener against African Giants?

The 2025 FIFA Club World Cup kicks off in style as Inter Miami take on African powerhouses Al Ahly in the opening Group A clash on Sunday night at the Hard Rock Stadium, Florida.

While Messi’s star power grabs headlines, Al Ahly’s rich history and proven consistency in global competitions make this a potential thriller with more than just points on the line.

🔴 Al Ahly Ready to Represent Africa's Best | Home Win= 3.49💵

Al Ahly Players Celebrating a Trophy

Al Ahly, the most successful club in African football history, return to the Club World Cup for a record 10th time. Their 12 CAF Champions League titles only trail Real Madrid and Auckland City globally.

After finishing third four times in the last five editions, the Red Devils will be desperate to go one step further, even as they enter this clash with a new coach, Jose Riveiro, following the sacking of Marcel Koller in April.

Al Ahly Players Celebrating a Goal

Despite the managerial change, form is on their side. They’ve won six straight domestic matches and held Pachuca to a 1-1 draw in a recent friendly before narrowly losing on penalties.

⚪️ Inter Miami Seek Home Glory as Messi Roars Back | Away Win = 2.08💵

Inter Miami's rapid rise continues as they make their Club World Cup debut, led by football royalty Lionel Messi, who knows this competition all too well after winning it thrice with Barcelona.

Inter Miami Players Celebrating a Goal

Though their form has been patchy—just four wins in their last 12—the Herons come into the match fresh from back-to-back 4-2 and 5-1 victories over Montreal and Columbus Crew, respectively.

Mascherano’s men are banking on their star-studded spine, with eight-time Ballon d’Or winner Messi, Luis Suarez, Sergio Busquets, Jordi Alba, and young talents like Benjamin Cremaschi, to set the tone on home soil.

Inter Miami Players Behind a Set-piece

Owned by David Beckham, the Herons earned their spot via the 2024 MLS Supporters’ Shield to determine a host nation club.

🗝️ Key Players & Team News 📰:

• Al Ahly: Emam Ashour recovered from a thigh scare and starts alongside veterans Taher Mohamed, Achraf Bencharki, and prolific Wessam Abou Ali. New boss Riveiro may tinker, but faith in his experienced core runs deep.

Al Ahly Players Celebrating a Goal

• Inter Miami: Jordi Alba and Gonzalo Luján are doubts after muscle niggles; Oscar Ustari and Tomás Avilés return to contention. Mascherano’s Herons likely stick with 4-4-2 to maximise Messi-Suárez partnership.

🔢 Match Stats & Betting Odds 💵| Draw = 3.82

• Al Ahly are unbeaten in 90 minutes in all their last 6 games in all competitions, while this is their 10th such appearance in the competition. | Specials Market: O/U & GG/NG (Over 2.5 7 Yes) = 2.40

Inter Miami Players Celebrating a Trophy

• Inter Miami boast 9 goals in their last two games, winning by at least 2 goals or more (5-1 & 4-2). However, it is their first-ever FIFA Club World Cup cap. | Goals Market: Away O/U (Away Over 1.5) = 1.88

📊Team Form & Predicted Line-ups🧑‍🤝‍🧑:

📈Al Ahly (W W W W W L):

Possible XI: El Shenawy; Hany, Rabia, Ibrahim, Debes; El Solia, Ashour, Ateya; Mohamed, Trezeguet, Abou Ali.

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📈Inter Miami (L D L D W W):

Possible XI: Ustari; Weigandt, Falcón, Luján, Allen; Allende, Cremaschi, Busquets, Segovia; Messi, Suárez.

This heavyweight opener blends Al Ahly’s continental mastery with Miami’s Hollywood pedigree. Expect tactical jostling, moments of individual brilliance, and a fevered Florida crowd.

Inter Miami Players Celebrating a Goal

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