Real Madrid Held to 1-1 Draw by Al-Hilal in FIFA Club World Cup 2025

2025-06-19

The highly-anticipated clash between Real Madrid and Al-Hilal in the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup ended in a 1-1 draw on June 19, 2025. This Group H encounter at the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami saw both teams display their quality and determination.
Real Madrid, the 15-time European champions, got off to a good start when Gonzalo Garcia found the back of the net in the 34th minute. A well-executed passing move on the right flank set up Garcia, who coolly slotted the ball past Al-Hilal's goalkeeper Yassine Bounou. However, their lead was short-lived. Just seven minutes later, Al-Hilal equalized through a penalty. Ruben Neves stepped up and converted the spot-kick, sending Thibaut Courtois the wrong way.
The second half was filled with end-to-end action. Real Madrid had several opportunities to regain the lead, with 19 shots in total, seven of which were on target. They came close to scoring on multiple occasions, but Al-Hilal's defense held firm. Al-Hilal, on the other hand, was not without its chances, recording 13 shots, two of which were on target.
In the dying minutes of the game, Real Madrid was awarded a penalty. Fran Garcia was fouled in the box, and Federico Valverde stepped up to take the spot-kick. But Yassine Bounou, the Moroccan goalkeeper, produced a stunning save to deny Valverde and ensure that Al-Hilal came away with a valuable point.
This match also marked the debut of two new Real Madrid signings, Trent Alexander-Arnold and Dean Huijsen. As well as the managerial debut of Xabi Alonso, who replaced Carlo Ancelotti. Alonso said, "The first half was not as good as the second; we improved and had better chances and control. Every game, we need to take positives, we can learn and keep improving."

For Real Madrid, this draw means they will need to step up their performance in the remaining group stage matches. They will face Pachuca on June 22 and RB Salzburg on June 26. Al-Hilal, too, will be looking to build on this result and make a strong showing in the tournament. This 1-1 draw sets the stage for an exciting group stage in the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup.

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