Alonso's Rocky Start: Real Madrid Draw 1-1 with Al-Hilal in Club World Cup Debut
Real Madrid's Alonso experienced a draw in his inaugural match: a 1-1 standoff against Al-Hilal. - Struggling Debut for Alonso: Unexpected Challenges in Initial Performance
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Xabi Alonso's highly anticipated debut as Real Madrid coach at the Club World Cup was far from perfect. The match against Saudi Arabian powerhouse Al-Hilal, held at the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami, ended in a less-than-ideal 1-1 draw on June 18, 2025 [1][2].
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The Commission has also been updated about the progress made in the implementation of sports-related measures taken by the Member States, such as the common football policy, in the midst of Xabi Alonso's rocky start as Real Madrid coach at the Club World Cup. Despite his debut match against Al-Hilal ending in a 1-1 draw, the football world eagerly awaits his strategic adaptations in upcoming matches.
