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by Carlos Zabala in FIFA Club World Cup Picks
Real Madrid enters this Club World Cup as the team with the most trophies of the 32 qualifiers, but having failed to win La Liga, the Copa del Rey, or the Champions League in the 2024/2025 season, Real Madrid is also the team with the most obligations ahead of this new competition.
Carlo Ancelotti's tenure, although successful, finally came to an end after failing to win any major titles last season, but once again, Madrid fans have reason to be excited as the new manager is Xabi Alonso, a former Real Madrid player who already proved his worth as a manager with Bayer Leverkusen when he led them to the Bundesliga title.
Madrid's first match at the Club World Cup will be against Al-Hilal of Saudi Arabia. This represents a rematch of the Club World Cup, played in a simpler format, between Madrid and the Arab club. The final was won 5-3 by Vinicuis Junior, with two goals.
Two years later, the match is being played again, but in the group stage. Madrid is the overwhelming favorite in the betting world, with odds of -384, which continue to fall as the match approaches.
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Real Madrid vs Al Hilal Form
Real Madrid and Al Hilal Latest Matches
4/6 (67%)
0/6 (0%)
2/6 (33%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
May 24, 2025 - LaLiga
May 18, 2025 - LaLiga
May 14, 2025 - LaLiga
May 11, 2025 - LaLiga
May 4, 2025 - LaLiga
Apr 26, 2025 - Copa del Rey
4/6 (67%)
0/6 (0%)
2/6 (33%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
May 24, 2025 - LaLiga
May 14, 2025 - LaLiga
May 4, 2025 - LaLiga
Apr 20, 2025 - LaLiga
Apr 16, 2025 - Champions League
Apr 5, 2025 - LaLiga
3/6 (50%)
0/6 (0%)
3/6 (50%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
May 18, 2025 - LaLiga
May 11, 2025 - LaLiga
Apr 26, 2025 - Copa del Rey
Apr 23, 2025 - LaLiga
Apr 13, 2025 - LaLiga
Apr 8, 2025 - Champions League
4/6 (67%)
1/6 (17%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
May 26, 2025 - Saudi Pro League
May 21, 2025 - Saudi Pro League
May 16, 2025 - Saudi Pro League
May 12, 2025 - Saudi Pro League
May 7, 2025 - Saudi Pro League
Apr 29, 2025 - AFC Champions League
4/6 (67%)
1/6 (17%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
May 26, 2025 - Saudi Pro League
May 12, 2025 - Saudi Pro League
Apr 29, 2025 - AFC Champions League
Apr 25, 2025 - AFC Champions League
Apr 21, 2025 - Saudi Pro League
Apr 17, 2025 - Saudi Pro League
4/6 (67%)
2/6 (33%)
0/6 (0%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
May 21, 2025 - Saudi Pro League
May 16, 2025 - Saudi Pro League
May 7, 2025 - Saudi Pro League
Apr 11, 2025 - Saudi Pro League
Mar 15, 2025 - Saudi Pro League
Mar 7, 2025 - Saudi Pro League
Real Madrid against Al Hilal : Head to Head (H2H)
Feb 11, 2023 - FIFA Club World Cup
Real Madrid - Al Hilal: Form Analysis
Real Madrid finished second in La Liga, lost the Copa del Rey final, and fell in the Champions League quarterfinals against Arsenal, but at the beginning of last season, they won the European Super Cup and the last Club World Cup in the previous format.
All in all, it was a poor season by Real Madrid's standards, which coincided with the season they acquired Mbpappé, leading many to believe they would win it all. Obviously, that wasn't the case, and Madrid didn't correct defensive problems in time, which they now intend to address with new reinforcements. However, they also had offensive shortcomings, especially in attacking association football, almost always relying on the pace of Mbappe or Vinicius. Xabi Alonso has already been seen working stubbornly to correct these errors, and he will want to instill in Madrid the fast-paced style of play he implemented in Germany with Leverkusen.
Al-Hilal also finished second in the Saudi Arabian Professional League despite a solid five-match unbeaten run until the end of their season on May 26 with a 2-0 victory. The Arab club will also have a new manager for the Club World Cup: none other than Simone Inzaghi, who managed the last Champions League final with Inter.
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Al Hilal v Real Madrid last Lineups
Formation : 4 - 4 - 2
Formation : 4 - 2 - 3 - 1
Real Madrid & Al Hilal Squad Analysis
Despite a season that was talked about due to its lack of titles, Mbappé's numbers at the end of the season were good, as he slightly exceeded the expected goal-scoring quota, won the Golden Boot, and scored in 10 of Madrid's last 14 matches.
In defense for Wednesday's match, Xabi Alonso will have considerable absences, so many that Al-Hilal should look to take advantage of this vulnerability. Caaravajal is unavailable to play, Mendy is injured with a hamstring, Miliato is out with a knee injury, and so is Rudiger. Therefore, only the two Madrid signings in this transfer market, Huijsen and Alexander-Arnold, are expected to start.
The Arab team also brings together several players with successful careers who have had spells in Europe, such as Neves, Cancelo and Milinkovic, but their ace in attack is undoubtedly Mitrovic, who has scored 28 goals in 36 matches this season.
Most goals and assists
Real Madrid
Al Hilal
Rodrygo
(2 Goals)
V. Junior
(1 Assists)
Real Madrid - Al Hilal Key Points
- In 2023, Real Madrid scored two goals against Al-Hilal before the 20th minute
- Real Madrid ended their season winning their last two matches 2-0
- Al-Hilal is the top-scoring team in the Saudi Arabian Premier League with 95 goals
- Mbappé scored Real Madrid's first goal in three of the team's last four matches
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Our Real Madrid vs Al Hilal Prediction
Real Madrid vs Al Hilal - Other Interesting Picks
Mbappé scores at any moment
Both teams to score: yes
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