Real Madrid has a prime opportunity to recover from a disappointing 2024–25 season at the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup.
The onus is on Xabi Alonso to guide Real Madrid to victory after the club was unable to secure a significant trophy during Carlo Ancelotti’s last season at the helm.
The new manager will make his first appearance on the sidelines for the Spanish giants at the newly expanded FIFA Club World Cup, where Real Madrid is considered one of the frontrunners to clinch the title.
In addition to the star talents of Kylian Mbappé, Vinícius Júnior, and Jude Bellingham, Alonso will also have the support of new recruits Trent Alexander-Arnold and Dean Huijsen in this summer’s tournament. Securing a trophy would mark a dream beginning to Alonso’s tenure at the most prestigious club in the world.
Here is all the information you require regarding Real Madrid’s 2025 FIFA Club World Cup journey.
Real Madrid commences their participation in the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup against Al Hilal at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami. Subsequently, Los Blancos will head to North Carolina to compete against Pachuca. The two teams last met in the FIFA Intercontinental final, where Real Madrid achieved a 3–0 triumph.
Four days later, Alonso’s squad will finalize their group stage campaign against RB Salzburg, a team they have previously faced this past season.
Real Madrid emerged victorious with a score of 5–1 against the Austrian team during the Champions League league phase.
On paper, Real Madrid possesses a squad filled with stars that is capable of reaching the final on July 13. However, they must overcome several formidable adversaries to achieve this goal.
With the newly crowned European champions, Paris Saint-Germain, being just one of the many European giants participating in the tournament, Los Blancos will need to regain their previously dominant form in order to secure the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup trophy.