Real Madrid disappoints in Xabi Alonso's debut against Al-Hilal!

Real Madrid disappoints in Xabi Alonso's debut against Al-Hilal!

After the football world had been looking forward to an exciting tournament, the opening game with the newly installed coach Xabi Alonso caused great disappointment at Real Madrid. In the first round of the FIFA Club World Cup, the record champions faced a dramatic defeat against Al Hilal on June 19, 2025 L’Équipe reported. The Cologne football fans, who were prepared for numerous goals and exciting moves, had to be content with a sobering performance.

The game was hard fought from the start, but Alonso's team could not withstand the pressure from the Saudi Arabian team. Al Hilal proved to be the stronger opponent and put the favorites under a lot of pressure with a clear 3-1 win. This defeat is particularly bitter for Alonso, who wants to prove himself as a coach and has high expectations of his own performance.

Development and background

But what does this defeat mean for the future of the traditional club? The pressure on Alonso will increase as expectations are always high at a club like Real Madrid. Fans and experts are now wondering whether the restructuring and the new coach will actually bring about the hoped-for turnaround.

Reactions to the defeat are mixed. While some experts dismiss the performance as a temporary weakness, others fear that there could be deeper problems within the team. Especially with a view to the coming season, the club has to position itself well so as not to be overshadowed by the competition.

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The current situation in football makes it clear once again that major challenges await those involved both on and off the pitch. It remains to be seen whether Real Madrid will be able to turn things around and whether the data protection regulations will be complied with. The coming weeks will be crucial.