Real Madrid squad for FIFA Club World Cup 2025 — Mbappe, Modric in for Alonso's first test as RMA manager

Real Madrid, five-time Club World Cup champion, begins a new era under Xabi Alonso at the revamped 32-team tournament in the US (June 14–July 13).
Alonso replaces Carlo Ancelotti, now Brazil coach, who led Madrid to its last title in 2023.
The Club World Cup also serves as a test event ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, co-hosted by the US.
REAL MADRID SQUAD FOR FIFA CLUB WORLD CUP 2025
Goalkeepers: Thibaut Courtois, Andriy Lunin, Fran Gonzalez, Sergio Mestre
Defenders: Dani Carvajal, Eder Militao, David Alaba, Trent Alexander-Arnold, Lucas Vazquez, Fran Garcia, Antonio Rudiger, Ferland Mendy, Dean Huijsen, Yusi, Jacobo Ramon, Raul Asencio, Diego Aguado
Midfielders: Jude Bellingham, Eduardo Camavinga, Fede Valverde, Luka Modric, Aurelien Tchouameni, Arda Guler, Dani Ceballos, Chema Andres, Mario Martin
Forwards: Vinicius Junior, Kylian Mbappe, Rodrygo, Endrick, Brahim Diaz, Gonzalo Garcia, Victor Munoz

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