Both Xabi Alonso and Simone Inzaghi will make their touchline debuts for their teams in the Club World Cup, where Real Madrid and Al-Hilal prepare to kick off the competition.

Alonso’s Real Madrid is predicted to win not only this match but also the tournament overall. This marks a new era for the Spanish club as they aim to galvanize their squad, which features stars like Kylian Mbappe, alongside new signings such as Trent Alexander-Arnold and Dean Huijsen. On the other hand, Al-Hilal is looking to establish their presence after signing Inzaghi shortly after their UEFA Champions League final loss.

Match Information
Date: Wednesday, June 18 | Time: 3 p.m. ET
Location: Hard Rock Stadium, Miami Gardens, Florida
TV: TNT | Live Stream: Watch on DAZN (Try for free)
Odds: Real Madrid -360; Draw +450; Al-Hilal +800

A First Look at Real Madrid

Alonso’s leadership represents a shift from previous stability provided by Carlo Ancelotti, as he prepares to lay out a new tactical strategy.

“What I know is that nowadays you need a team that presses as a unit,” Alonso stated.

Predicted Lineups

Real Madrid: Thibaut Courtois, Trent Alexander-Arnold, Raul Asensio, Dean Huijsen, Fran Garcia, Arda Guler, Aurelien Tchouameni, Federico Valverde, Jude Bellingham, Vinicius Junior, Rodrygo
Al-Hilal: Yassine Bounou, Khalifah Al-Dawsari, Hassan Tombakti, Renan Lodi, Ruben Neves, Nasser Al-Dawsari, Mohamed Kanno, Sergej Milinkovic-Savic, Salem Aldawsari, Aleksander Mitrovic

Prediction

Expect a strong display from Real Madrid despite the new tactics and players. Pick: Real Madrid 3, Al-Hilal 0.

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