Real Madrid vs. Al Hilal: Projected lineups for Club World Cup with Mbappé uncertain

The Spanish giants kick off their campaign in Florida against Saudi side Al Hilal, with former club legend Xabi Alonso making his coaching debut after joining from Bayer Leverkusen.

Caught between the disappointment of a season that just ended and the renewed hope of a new campaign, Real Madrid will begin its 2025 FIFA Club World Cup run on Wednesday in Florida, taking on Saudi side Al Hilal in their tournament debut.

The spotlight is firmly on Xabi Alonso, who returns to Madrid as...