US EditionAlonso has disappointing start as Real Madrid coach in 1-1 draw against Al Hilal at Club World Cup
- Real Madrid, under new coach Xabi Alonso, drew 1-1 with Al-Hilal in a Club World Cup Group H match at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami on Wednesday.
- The match followed a background of Alonso's first game managing Real Madrid amid the Saudi Pro League's rising investment and Al-Hilal's improving competitiveness.
- Real Madrid took the lead through 21-year-old Gonzalo Garcia after 34 minutes, but Al-Hilal equalized before halftime via Ruben Neves' penalty following a Raul Asencio foul.
- Al-Hilal goalkeeper Yassine Bounou saved a stoppage-time penalty from Federico Valverde, preserving the draw and highlighting Al-Hilal’s strong and organized performance praised by coach Simone Inzaghi.
- Alonso recognized that Real Madrid still has significant progress to make, while Al-Hilal's strong showing highlights the narrowing competitive gap with European clubs and showcases the growing ambitions within the Gulf region's football scene.
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The white ensemble tied at its premiere at the Club World Cup
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 …
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