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Dean Huijsen Opens Up About Dream Real Madrid Debut and Inspiring Halftime Words From Club Legend

Dean Huijsen Opens Up About Dream Real Madrid Debut and Inspiring Halftime Words From Club Legend

Real Madrid center-back Dean Huijsen believes his first appearance went "smoothly", completing the full 90 minutes in Wednesday's Club World Cup match against Al Hilal. Huijsen was paired with Raúl Asencio in the heart of the defense until new manager Xabi Alonso made a surprising tactical

Thibaut Courtois Vents Frustration After Real Madrid's Disappointing Draw Against Al Hilal

Thibaut Courtois Vents Frustration After Real Madrid's Disappointing Draw Against Al Hilal

Real Madrid's goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois has stated that the squad requires additional time to adapt to the tactical approach of their new head coach Xabi Alonso. Attention was focused on Alonso as Madrid began their Club World Cup journey on Wednesday facing Al Hilal, however they failed to

Xabi Alonso Delivers Verdict on Trent Alexander-Arnold's Stunning Real Madrid Bow

Trent Alexander-Arnold

Xabi Alonso Delivers Verdict on Trent Alexander-Arnold's Stunning Real Madrid Bow

Xabi Alonso has expressed satisfaction with Trent Alexander-Arnold's performance during the right-back's debut appearance for Real Madrid on Wednesday. Alexander-Arnold, whose transfer from Liverpool was accelerated for the Club World Cup at a cost of €10 million (£8.6 million, $11.5 million), featured in Wednesday&

Trent Alexander-Arnold Struggles to Impress in First Real Madrid Appearance Against Al Hilal

Trent Alexander-Arnold Struggles to Impress in First Real Madrid Appearance Against Al Hilal

Real Madrid began Xabi Alonso's managerial tenure with a frustrating 1-1 stalemate against Al Hilal. Following the departure of beloved manager Carlo Ancelotti, Real Madrid brought Alonso back to Madrid to revitalize a struggling squad and restore their winning ways. His inaugural challenge as head coach of the

Xabi Alonso's Real Madrid Debut Falls Flat as Al Hilal Forces Frustrating 1-1 Draw

Xabi Alonso's Real Madrid Debut Falls Flat as Al Hilal Forces Frustrating 1-1 Draw

Real Madrid were forced to accept a draw in their FIFA Club World Cup opening match against Al Hilal following Fede Valverde's missed penalty opportunity in injury time. Real Madrid began the Xabi Alonso era facing Al Hilal at Hard Rock Stadium. Trent Alexander-Arnold and Dean Huijsen made

Kylian Mbappe Sidelined: The Real Reason Behind His Absence from Real Madrid's Clash Against Al Hilal

Kylian Mbappe Sidelined: The Real Reason Behind His Absence from Real Madrid's Clash Against Al Hilal

Real Madrid must face Al Hilal in their opening match of the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup without star striker Kylian Mbappé. The French superstar will be absent from Xabi Alonso's managerial debut due to illness. Mbappé was unable to participate in Los Blancos' final practice session

Alonso Hands Out Two Debuts While Mbappe Surprisingly Benched for Real Madrid's Club World Cup Campaign Launch

Alonso Hands Out Two Debuts While Mbappe Surprisingly Benched for Real Madrid's Club World Cup Campaign Launch

Xabi Alonso delivered an unexpected team selection for his debut as Real Madrid manager, choosing to field 21-year-old Gonzalo García instead of Kylian Mbappé in the starting eleven. The newly appointed Real Madrid coach faced numerous crucial choices before Los Blancos' FIFA Club World Cup opening match at Hard

Club World Cup Action Heats Up: Complete TV and Streaming Guide for Today's Matches (June 18)

Club World Cup Action Heats Up: Complete TV and Streaming Guide for Today's Matches (June 18)

Wednesday marks the conclusion of the opening round of group stage matches, featuring several European football giants ready to showcase their prowess. Although Portuguese clubs have struggled against energetic and robust South American teams, Bayern Munich, Paris Saint-Germain and Chelsea launched their Club World Cup journeys with relative ease. Manchester

Real Madrid Clashes with Al Hilal: Match Preview, Expert Predictions and Starting XI Revealed

Real Madrid Clashes with Al Hilal: Match Preview, Expert Predictions and Starting XI Revealed

The spotlight will be firmly fixed on Xabi Alonso and Simone Inzaghi as Real Madrid prepares to clash with Al Hilal in the FIFA Club World Cup. The expanded tournament's Group H begins with Spain's La Liga second-place finishers meeting Saudi Pro League's runners-up.

Xabi Alonso Hands Two Players Their Real Madrid Debuts Against Al Hilal

Xabi Alonso Hands Two Players Their Real Madrid Debuts Against Al Hilal

Real Madrid's fresh acquisitions will be prominently featured when the Spanish powerhouse faces Al Hilal at Hard Rock Stadium. The debut glimpse of Xabi Alonso's Real Madrid is approaching rapidly. The world's most prestigious club experienced an active transfer window following a 2024–25

Mbappe Injury Concern Rocks Real Madrid Before Club World Cup Kickoff

Mbappe Injury Concern Rocks Real Madrid Before Club World Cup Kickoff

Kylian Mbappé's participation in Real Madrid's FIFA Club World Cup opening match against Al Hilal has been thrown into question. The French star was absent from the squad's final training session before Wednesday's game due to illness. According to MARCA reports, Mbappé