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Daily Mirror
a day ago
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- Daily Mirror
Alexander-Arnold opens up on mixed emotions after making Real Madrid debut
Trent Alexander-Arnold made his Real Madrid debut as they were held in their Club World Cup opener and admitted he was disappointed not to get a win in his first outing Trent Alexander-Arnold confessed making his Real Madrid debut is "something every player dreams of" but their failure to win in the Club World Cup meant there was "some disappointment". The former Liverpool right-back has long been linked with Los Blancos and made the move recently with his contract at Anfield expiring. He's now rubbing shoulders with pal Jude Bellingham as well as Vinicius Jnr and the Arsenal-linked Rodrygo. They ran out for their opening game in FIFA's Club World Cup but underwhelmed as they were held by Saudi outfit Al-Hilal. New manager Xabi Alonso is still getting to grips with his squad but Real were firm favourites to down the Middle Eastern side. Gonzalo Garcia's opener was cancelled out by a penalty from Ruben Neves as Dean Huijsen, formerly of Bournemouth, was another ex-Premier League star to make his debut for the Spanish giants. Alexander-Arnold admits that he must deal an expectation that tips Real to win "every game you play in" and that clearly soured his first outing as he thanked his new employers and his team-mates for their early show of support after he made the switch. He said: "Incredible day to have made my debut for Real Madrid. It's something almost every player dreams of so to be able to achieve it is huge for me. There's some disappointment not to have won the game but it's the mentality you need to have as a Real player is to want and expect to win every game you've played in. "I've felt the support from the moment I signed the club. Absolutely sensational. The fan base is truly global all around the world and you feel it every day. "I've been learning Spanish a couple of months. I want to adapt and give myself the best start possible. It's important to show the intent that I want to embrace the culture and adapt as best as possible. That was important for me to do so." After a trophyless season last term Alonso, who replaced the iconic Carlo Ancelotti, maintains that the changes he's looking for won't happen overnight. "I knew it would take time," he said. "There are things we have to change. We'll have to correct them, and we'll keep doing that. Everything takes time, we've had nine days, and some players have had just three training sessions. It's demanding, we're in a competition, but we want to learn, and what we want to do will take time." Join our new WhatsApp community and receive your daily dose of Mirror Football content. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. If you're curious, you can read our Privacy Notice.
Daily Mail
a day ago
- Sport
- Daily Mail
Jude Bellingham is AGAIN caught in x-rated rant at an official - just days after Thomas Tuchel admitted his own mother is REPULSED by Real Madrid star's on-pitch behaviour
Jude Bellingham rudely barked and swore at an official yet again in Real Madrid 's Club World Cup opener against Al-Hilal. The 21-year-old shouted an offensive term at the linesman amid increased focus on his sometimes brash behaviour after England boss Thomas Tuchel admitted his mother finds his on-field demeanour 'repulsive'. The midfielder berated the linesman after Joao Cancelo kicked the ball against him and out for a throw for the Saudi Pro League side. But the England star was adamant that it took another nick off the former Manchester City defender, leading him to shout 'our ball, our ball, f*** off' at the linesman. Bellingham admonished the offical during a hard-fought draw with Ai-Hilal in Madrid's Club World Cup match at the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami. Real have won the Club World Cup on six occasions, mostly recently in 2022, and Gonzalo Garcia struck first after 34 minutes to give the Spanish giants the lead. 🚨 𝗡𝗘𝗪: Jude Bellingham to the linesman: 'Our ball, our ball! F*CK OFF!' — The Touchline | Football Coverage (@TouchlineX) June 18, 2025 But Los Blancos, who won the competition three years in a row from 2016 to 2018, were pegged back when former Wolves midfielder Ruben Neves struck in an equalising penalty late in the second half. Federico Valverde then missed a stoppage time penalty, given after a VAR review, to prevent Madrid claiming a win on Trent Alexander-Arnold's debut and Xabi Alonso's first game in charge. Bellingham grew into the contest as it went on but he was unable to make the difference. His outburst at the linesman came just eight days after he was panned for kicking a water cooler in rage following the Three Lions' defeat by Senegal. He chased down the fourth official and booted a water cooler on full-time at the City Ground after his late goal was disallowed. In an extraordinary interview, Tuchel then revealed that his behaviour can intimidate team-mates because of his over-aggressive manner and have a negative impact on the team. Bellingham's attitude towards team-mates was also questioned at last summer's Euros. He was also handed a two-match suspension for swearing at a referee in a 1-1 La Liga draw with Osasuna in February. He was dismissed by referee Jose Luis Munuera Montero for foul and abusive language but the Englishman was adamant that he had not been abusive towards the referee, who accused the midfielder of telling him: 'F*** you'. Bellingham's account was that he had said: 'f*** off', but that these words were aimed at himself in frustration, rather than at the match official. The former Borussia Dortmund player was also caught swearing at the referee during Madrid's 3-1 defeat by AC Milan in the Champions League in November. Meanwhile, Real Madrid take on Mexican side Pachuca and Red Bull Salzburg in theier next group fixtures in the US.
Daily Mail
a day ago
- Sport
- Daily Mail
Trent Alexander-Arnold STARTS for Real Madrid as England defender makes long-awaited debut for Spanish giants in Club World Cup clash after leaving Liverpool
Trent Alexander-Arnold has been named in Real Madrid's starting XI as he makes his long-awaited debut for the Spanish giants. Madrid kick off their Club World Cup campaign against Al-Hilal at Inter Miami's Hard Rock Stadium, the home of Lionel Messi, on Wednesday evening. Alexander-Arnold, simply known as Trent on the back of his Madrid shirt, is playing in his first club game since he ended his 20-year association with boyhood side Liverpool. The right-back has chosen the number 12 shirt and wowed supporters with his fluent Spanish at his unveiling last week. Los Blancos paid Liverpool £10million for the defender despite his contract expiring, so that they could guarantee his involvement in the Club World Cup. They will hope that the Englishman, who has signed a six-year deal, can spearhead them to a sixth title, having last won it in 2022. Real Madrid paid Liverpool £10m so they could secure the defender's services a month early On Monday, the 26-year-old spoke for the first time about how he is adapting to life as a Galactico and rubbing shoulders with the likes of Jude Bellingham, Kylian Mbappe and Vinicius Jnr. 'Hot to start with but a good session with some good things,' he told the club's website. '[It was] good to get a feel of the ball and a feel of the heat training in this climate so it was a good session. '[It was] high quality. The ball moves very fast. Obviously it's a lot different to what I'm used to in terms of the players and the style of play but it's good and I'm enjoying the change and I'm enjoying being a part of it. It feels really good and I'm happy to be here to be honest.' Before his unveiling as a Real player at the Bernabeu last week, Alexander-Arnold embarked on a tour of the club's facilities, where he was even shown some of the club's recent Champions League trophies. Wednesday's fixture also marks Xabi Alonso's first game as Madrid boss after taking over from Carlo Ancelotti. Madrid lifted the Club World Cup trophy three years in a row between 2016 and 2018 and begin the tournament against Saudi side Al-Hilal. The Riyadh-based outfit finished second in the Saudi Pro League and boast Joao Cancelo, Kalidou Koulibaly, Ruben Neves and Sergej Milinkovic-Savic in their squad. They appointed Simone Inzahgi, who led Inter Milan to the Champions League final less than three weeks ago, as manager earlier this month. Madrid will face Mexican side Pachuca and Red Bull Salzburg as they look to top their group.
Yahoo
a day ago
- Sport
- Yahoo
Xabi Alonso leaning towards a 4-4-2 formation for Real Madrid debut game vs Al-Hilal
Xabi Alonso will make his managerial debut with Real Madrid later tonight in their FIFA Club World Cup Group H encounter against Al-Hilal. Having replaced Carlo Ancelotti at the helm after the La Liga season, the Spanish tactician has been working hard with the players over the past week or so to get his ideas across and prepare the team for the challenge ahead. 4-4-2 incoming? A lot has been speculated about the formation that Alonso plans to use at Real Madrid and the way the team will play under him. Advertisement And with kickoff only a few hours away, AS reports that the new Real Madrid boss is leaning towards utilising a 4-4-2 formation tonight against Al-Hilal. At Bayer Leverkusen, Alonso stuck by a three-man defensive line but it appears that he will not introduce that setup right away with his new club. Xabi Alonso to go with a 4-4-2 on his Real Madrid debut. (Photo courtesy: X/Real Madrid) There had also been plenty of talk about the new Los Blancos manager sticking to the tried-and-tested 4-3-3 formation. But, for now, the early indications are that Alonso will be setting Real Madrid in a 4-4-2 formation tonight, although the team is likely to operate in a fluid manner without a rigid shape. Who will play? As already reported, Arda Guler is a strong contender to start tonight, with the Turkish international likely to slot in on the right flank. Advertisement Meanwhile, Jude Bellingham could occupy the left side with Federico Valverde and Aurelien Tchouameni forming the two-man tandem in the centre of the park. Up top, Vinicius Jr. will likely be partnered with compatriot Rodrygo Goes, given that Kylian Mbappe is a doubt due to a fever. As for the defence, there will be two debutants in Dean Huijsen and Trent Alexander-Arnold alongside Raul Asencio and Fran Garcia, with Thibaut Courtois in goal.
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Sport
- Yahoo
FIFA Club World Cup 2025: Real Madrid vs. Al-Hilal game start time, TV channel, how to watch today and more
If you buy something through a link in this article, we may earn commission. Pricing and availability are subject to change. Jude Bellingham and Real Madrid will face the Saudi Pro League's Al-Hilal on Wednesday in the group stage of the FIFA Club World Cup, here's how to watch. () Real Madrid, who are five-time Club World Cup winners, will begin their campaign for a sixth title when they play their first game of the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup against Saudi Pro League team Al-Hilal this Wednesday. The game will also be the first that the team plays under new coach Xabi Alonso, who replaced Carlo Ancelotti on June 1. You can tune in to the Real Madrid vs. Al-Hilal game for free on DAZN (sign up for a free account here) or TNT and truTV, which you can find on platforms like DirecTV, Max and more. Here's everything you need to know about the Real Madrid vs. Al-Hilal game, how to stream the match and how to get tickets to go to the Club World Cup games in-person. How to watch Real Madrid vs. Al-Hilal at the FIFA Club World Cup: Date: Wednesday, June 18, 2025 Advertisement Time: 3 p.m. ET Location: Hard Rock Stadium, Miami Gardens, Florida TV channel: TNT, truTV Streaming: DAZN, Hulu + Live TV, DirecTV, Sling, Max and more When is the Real Madrid vs. Al-Hilal game? The FIFA Club World Cup game between Real Madrid and Al-Hilal is on Wednesday, June 18, at 3 p.m. ET. What channel is the FIFA Club World Cup on? This week's match between Real Madrid and Al-Hilal is available to watch for free by registering for DAZN. For even more sports coverage, you can purchase a month-to-month subscription through DAZN for $23.99, or you can pay $13.99/month if you commit to an annual subscription. Advertisement It's important to note that despite Fubo recently teaming up with DAZN for a new add-on option, subscribers to DAZN via Fubo will not be able to view Club World Cup matches via their subscription. They can, however, just like any other viewer, create a free DAZN account directly on the platform to tune into games. Don't want to download the DAZN app? No problem – you can tune into Wednesday's game on TNT and truTV, too, which are available on platforms like Max, Hulu + Live TV and DirecTV. (Some, but not all, FIFA Club World Cup games will air on TNT, TBS or truTV. You can find a breakdown of which games air on those channels here.) Where to watch the FIFA Club World Cup: Watch the FIFA Club World Cup on DAZN Dazn This year, you can watch all 63 games of the FIFA World Cup on DAZN for free. You can catch all the action simply by registering on DAZN's site, which will give you full access to the tournament. If you want even. more sports coverage, including crossover boxing, women's soccer, pool matches and more, you can also sign up for a monthly subscription which is now available for just $13.99/month. Free at DAZN Who is playing in the FIFA Club World Cup? The breakdown of this year's Club World Cup is as follows: there are 12 clubs from Europe's UEFA League, six from South America's CONMEBOL, five from the North American CONCACAF, four representing Asia's AFC, four from Africa's CAF and one from New Zealand, representing OFC. They have been placed in the following groups for the first stage of the tournament: Advertisement Group A: Al Ahly (Egypt), Porto (Portugal), Palmeiras (Brazil), Inter Miami (United States) Group B: Paris Saint-Germain (France), Atlético Madrid (Spain), Botafogo (Brazil), Seattle Sounders (United States) Group C: Bayern Munich (Germany), Auckland City (New Zealand), Boca Juniors (Argentina), Benfica (Portugal) Group D: Flamengo (Brazil), Espérance Sportive de Tunis (Tunisia), Chelsea (England), LAFC (United States) Group E: River Plate (Argentina), Urawa Red Diamonds (Japan), Monterrey (Mexico), Inter Milan (Italy) Group F: Fluminense (Brazil), Borussia Dortmund (Germany), Ulsan HD (Korea Republic), Mamelodi Sundowns (South Africa) Advertisement Group G: Manchester City (England), Wydad AC (Morocco), Al Ain (United Arab Emirates), Juventus (Italy) Group H: Real Madrid (Spain), Al-Hilal (Saudi Arabia), Pachuca (Mexico), Red Bull Salzburg (Austria) FIFA Club World Cup game schedule: The scheduled group stage matches are listed below. You can check out the complete schedule for all 63 FIFA Club World Cup matches here. (All times Eastern) Saturday, June 14 Group A: Al Ahly FC v Inter Miami CF, Hard Rock Stadium, Miami, 8:00 p.m. Sunday, June 15 Group C: FC Bayern München v Auckland City FC, TQL Stadium, Cincinnati, 12:00 p.m. Group B: Paris Saint-Germain v Atlético de Madrid, Rose Bowl Stadium, Los Angeles, 12:00 p.m. Advertisement Group A: SE Palmeiras v FC Porto, MetLife Stadium, New York New Jersey, 6:00 p.m. Group B: Botafogo v Seattle Sounders FC, Lumen Field, Seattle, 7:00 p.m. Monday, June 16 Group D: Chelsea FC v Los Angeles FC/Club América, Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta, 3:00 p.m. Group C: CA Boca Juniors v SL Benfica, Hard Rock Stadium, Miami, 6:00 p.m. Group D: CR Flamengo v Espérance Sportive de Tunis, Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia, 9:00 p.m. Tuesday, June 17 Group F: Fluminense FC v Borussia Dortmund, MetLife Stadium, New York New Jersey, 12:00 p.m. Group E: CA River Plate v Urawa Red Diamonds Lumen Field, Seattle, 12:00 p.m. Advertisement Group F: Ulsan HD v Mamelodi Sundowns FC, Inter&Co Stadium, Orlando, 6:00 p.m. Group E: CF Monterrey v FC Internazionale Milano, Rose Bowl Stadium, Los Angeles, 6:00 p.m. Wednesday, 18 June Group G: Manchester City v Wydad AC, Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia, 12:00 p.m. Group H: Real Madrid C. F. v Al Hilal, Hard Rock Stadium, Miami, 3:00 p.m. Group H: CF Pachuca v FC Salzburg, TQL Stadium, Cincinnati, 6:00 p.m. Group G: Al Ain FC v Juventus FC, Audi Field, Washington, D.C., 9:00 p.m. Thursday, June 19 Group A: SE Palmeiras v Al Ahly FC, MetLife Stadium, New York New Jersey, 12:00 p.m. Group A: Inter Miami CF v FC Porto, Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta, 3:00 p.m. Advertisement Group B: Seattle Sounders FC v Atlético de Madrid, Lumen Field, Seattle, 3:00 Group B: Paris Saint-Germain v Botafogo, Rose Bowl Stadium, Los Angeles, 6:00 Friday, June 20 Group C: SL Benfica v Auckland City FC - Inter&Co Stadium, Orlando, 12:00 p.m. Group D: CR Flamengo v Chelsea FC - Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia, 2:00 p.m. Group D: Los Angeles FC/Club América v Espérance Sportive de Tunis, GEODIS Park, Nashville, 5:00 p.m. Group C: FC Bayern München v CA Boca Juniors - Hard Rock Stadium, Miami, 9:00 p.m. Saturday, June 21 Group F: Mamelodi Sundowns FC v Borussia Dortmund, TQL Stadium, Cincinnati, 12:00 p.m. Advertisement Group E: FC Internazionale Milano v Urawa Red Diamonds, Lumen Field, Seattle, 12:00 p.m. Group F: Fluminense FC v Ulsan HD, MetLife Stadium, New York New Jersey, 6:00 p.m. Group E: CA River Plate v CF Monterrey, Rose Bowl Stadium, Los Angeles, 6:00 p.m. Sunday, June 22 Group G: Juventus FC v Wydad AC, Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia, 12:00 p.m. Group H: Real Madrid C. F. v CF Pachuca, Bank of America Stadium, Charlotte, 3:00 p.m. Group H: FC Salzburg v Al Hilal, Audi Field, Washington, D.C., 6:00 p.m. Group G: Manchester City v Al Ain FC, Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta, 9:00 p.m. Monday, June 23 Group B: Seattle Sounders FC v Paris Saint-Germain, Lumen Field, Seattle, 12:00 p.m. Advertisement Group B: Atlético de Madrid v Botafogo, Rose Bowl Stadium, Los Angeles, 12:00 p.m. Group A: Inter Miami CF v SE Palmeiras, Hard Rock Stadium, Miami, 9:00 p.m. Group A: FC Porto v Al Ahly FC, MetLife Stadium, New York New Jersey, 9:00 p.m. Tuesday, June 24 Group C: Auckland City FC v CA Boca Juniors, GEODIS Park, Nashville, 2:00 p.m. Group C: SL Benfica v FC Bayern München, Bank of America Stadium, Charlotte, 3:00 p.m. Group D: Los Angeles FC/Club América v CR Flamengo, Camping World Stadium, Orlando, 9:00 p.m. Group D: Espérance Sportive de Tunis v Chelsea FC, Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia, 9:00 p.m. Wednesday, June 25 Group F: Borussia Dortmund v Ulsan HD, TQL Stadium, Cincinnati, 3:00 p.m. Advertisement Group F: Mamelodi Sundowns FC v Fluminense FC, Hard Rock Stadium, Miami, 3:00 p.m. Group E: FC Internazionale Milano v CA River Plate, Lumen Field, Seattle, 6:00 p.m. Group E: Urawa Red Diamonds v CF Monterrey, Rose Bowl Stadium, Los Angeles, 6:00 p.m. Thursday, June 26 Group G: Juventus FC v Manchester City, Camping World Stadium, Orlando, 3:00 p.m. Group G: Wydad AC v Al Ain FC, Audi Field, Washington, D.C., 3:00 p.m. Group H: Al Hilal v CF Pachuca, GEODIS Park, Nashville, 8:00 p.m. Group H: FC Salzburg v Real Madrid, Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia, 9:00 p.m. More ways to watch the Real Madrid vs. Al-Hilal game:
