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The Hindu
3 days ago
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- The Hindu
Who is Gonzalo Garcia, Real Madrid's goalscorer against Al Hilal in FIFA Club World Cup 2025?
Real Madrid took the lead against Al Hilal in its FIFA Club World Cup 2025 group stage match at the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami, Florida, on Wednesday (June 19 in IST) after 21-year-old Gonzalo Garcia found the back of the net. The youngster, who had only made six senior team appearances before this match, replaced Kylian Mbappe in the squad after the Frenchman missed out due to illness. His strike in the 34th minute was the first goal under new manager Xabi Alonso, who took over the role from Carlo Ancelotti. FOLLOW LIVE | REAL MADRID VS AL HILAL LIVE SCORE, FIFA CLUB WORLD CUP 2025 Who is Gonzalo Garcia? Before joining Real Madrid's youth academy in 2014, Gonzalo had stints with SEK, Club Santa Bárbara, and Jarama Race. He spent a year in Mallorca's academy in the 2018–19 season, before returning to Real Madrid. In March 2022, he made his debut for Real Madrid Castilla which plays in the Spanish third tier. Gonzalo made his debut for the senior team in the 2023-24 season, in its 3-0 win against Cadiz in the league. He has gone on to make four more appearances for the club, assisting once in that period. He caught the headlines when he scored Real's winner in added time against Leganes in the Copa del Rey quarterfinals in February this year. He has made 95 appearances in all competitions for the senior team and youth teams, scoring 37 goals and recording 11 assists in that period.
The Hindu
3 days ago
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- The Hindu
Why is Kylian Mbappe not playing in Real Madrid vs Al Hilal FIFA Club World Cup 2025 match?
Kylian Mbappe has not been named in the Real Madrid squad for the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 Group H match against Al Hilal at the Hard Rock Stadium on Wednesday. FOLLOW LIVE | REAL MADRID VS AL HILAL LIVE SCORE, FIFA CLUB WORLD CUP 2025 The fixture will mark a debut for former Real Madrid player Xabi Alonso, who will begin his tenure as manager of the club after taking over from Carlo Ancelotti. Real Madrid is among the favourites to lift the trophy and qualified for the competition after securing the UEFA Champions League in both 2021-22 and 2023-24 seasons, as it saw off Borussia Dortmund for their 15th continental crown. WHY IS KYLIAN MBAPPE NOT PLAYING IN REAL MADRID VS AL HILAL? Kylian Mbappe could not be in the squad due to an illness which stopped him from Real Madrid's training on Tuesday. The club said Mbappe had been suffering from a fever, and newly appointed manager Xabi Alonso, who will make his debut in the dugout in Wednesday's match, added that a decision on his participation would be made in the morning. 'Kylian was a bit better this morning, but he was not fully fit, so we thought it would be best for him to skip training. Let's see how it evolves, and we'll make a last-minute decision,' Alonso told a press conference on the eve of the clash at the Hard Rock Stadium. (With inputs from Reuters)
Economic Times
3 days ago
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- Economic Times
Real Madrid vs Al Hilal: Live streaming info, date, time, venue and other details
Live Events HOW TO WATCH REAL MADRID VS AL HILAL CLASH LIVE (You can now subscribe to our (You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channel Former Real Madrid star Xabi Alonso will begin his managerial tenure with the Spanish giants as they kick off their FIFA Club World Cup campaign against Saudi Arabia's Al Hilal on Wednesday night at the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, marks just the second meeting between the two sides, with the first being a memorable clash in the 2023 FIFA Club World Cup final - then held under its previous, smaller Madrid triumphed 5-3 in that thriller in Rabat, Morocco, with Vinicius Junior netting twice and providing an assist for Karim Benzema Real, one of the favorites to lift the trophy, earned their place in the tournament by winning the UEFA Champions League in both the 2021-22 and 2023-24 Hilal, meanwhile, is one of four Asian representatives at this year's global showcase, having booked their spot by winning the 2021 AFC Champions Madrid vs Al HilalHard Rock Stadium, Miami Gardens, FloridaJune 18, Wednesday3pm ETDAZN
The Hindu
12-06-2025
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- The Hindu
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
The Sun
31-05-2025
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- The Sun
Real Madrid agree deal to sign Alexander-Arnold early from Liverpool
REAL MADRID said on Friday they have reached a deal to sign defender Trent Alexander-Arnold that allows him to leave Liverpool early. The Spanish giants have agreed a fee, which reports in Britain said was between £8 million ($10.7 million) and £10 million, that clears the way for the 26-year-old England international to become a Real Madrid player on June 1. Alexander-Arnold's contract at Anfield would have ended anyway on June 30, allowing him to leave on a free transfer, but by paying a fee Madrid can use him in the Club World Cup, which starts in the United States on June 14. FIFA have opened an additional window for this summer, on June 1-10, allowing teams to register new players for the month-long tournament. Alexander-Arnold could make his Real Madrid debut when they face Saudi Arabian side Al-Hilal in their opening Club World Cup match on June 18 in Miami. He has signed a deal until June 2031, Real said in a statement. The right-back, who has just won the Premier League title with Liverpool, came through the academy of his boyhood club and won the Champions League in 2019. He also won the Premier League in 2020 and made 352 appearances for the club. The defender joins former Liverpool midfielder Xabi Alonso at Real Madrid, with the Spaniard appointed as their new coach to replace Carlo Ancelotti. Liverpudlian Alexander-Arnold's close connections to the city meant that his announcement earlier this month that he was leaving the club was viewed with disgust by some supporters and he was booed in the penultimate match of the season. But after former manager Jurgen Klopp and Mohamed Salah urged fans to remember the contribution he has made to Liverpool's success over the last six years, he was roundly cheered when he lifted the Premier League trophy at Anfield last Sunday. The defender joins a Real Madrid side which failed to win a major trophy this season. Alexander-Arnold has been criticised for his defensive application at times but brings supreme passing vision and attacking edge down the right flank. Real Madrid have struggled at right-back this season with Dani Carvajal recovering from a long-term knee injury and winger Lucas Vazquez enduring a torrid time there out of position. Real Madrid have also signed Spanish centre-back Dean Huijsen from Bournemouth as they look to bolster a back-line which was ravaged by injury this season.
