US EditionAlonso has disappointing start as Real Madrid coach in 1-1 draw against Al Hilal at Club World Cup
- Real Madrid, led by new coach Xabi Alonso, played to a 1-1 draw against Saudi Arabia's Al-Hilal at the Club World Cup in Miami on Wednesday.
- Xabi Alonso debuted after leaving Bayer Leverkusen, facing defensive issues and a penalty conceded from a Raul Asencio foul that allowed Ruben Neves to equalise for Al-Hilal.
- Gonzalo Garcia opened the scoring after 34 minutes from a Rodrygo assist, while Al-Hilal showed strong organisation and personality under coach Simone Inzaghi, regarded as a top manager.
- Al-Hilal goalkeeper Yassine Bounou saved Federico Valverde’s stoppage-time penalty, securing a draw that highlighted the rising competitiveness of Gulf region clubs.
- The result emphasized Alonso’s work ahead, while Inzaghi praised his players and noted growing recognition of Arabic football’s improving level on the global stage.
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Club World Cup: Why Real Madrid failed to beat Al Hilal
Real Madrid manager, Xabi Alonso has suggested why his team failed to beat Al Hilal in their opening game at the FIFA Club World Cup on Wednesday. Alonso’s side were held to a 1-1 draw by Al Hilal at the Hard Rock Stadium, USA. Goals from Gonzalo Garcia and Ruben Neves ensured both teams got a point each. Speaking after the game, Alonso said at his post-match interview that Real Madrid lacked a lot of things both on and off the ball during the …
·Nigeria
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Real Madrid only plays 1:1 against Saudi Arabian club Al-Hilal at the World Cup. The new coach Xabi Alonso sees: There is still a lot of work waiting for him.
·Munich, Germany
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Real Madrid has to be satisfied with a 1:1 at the start of the World Cup against Al-Hilal.
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