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.

Both Xabi Alonso and Simone Inzaghi will make their touchline debuts for their new teams on Wednesday at the Club World Cup, with Real Madrid and Al-Hilal set to square off in their opening match of the competition.

Real Madrid might begin the FIFA Club World Cup without star Kylian Mbappé, who did not practice with his teammates on Tuesday because of a fever.