The game between Real Madrid and Al Hilal is scheduled for today, June 18, 2025 at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami, Florida. This match is part of the group stage of the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup. Both teams are in Group H, which also includes Pachuca and FC Salzburg, as they fight for a chance to move on to the knockout rounds.
Match Prediction
Real Madrid, which stands for European football, secured their place as the champions of the 2021-22 and 2023-24 UEFA Champions League. This means they have participated in the competition 10 times and hold a record of five titles.
Al Hilal got their chance as the winners of the 2021 AFC Champions League by beating Pohang Steelers 2-0. This will be their third time competing in the Club World Cup.
18.06.2025 21:00
FIFA Club World Cup – Round 1
Real Madrid vs Al Hilal
Real Madrid: finished second in the 2024/25 La Liga with 84 points, and they have an amazing team featuring players like Kylian Mbappé, Vinícius Júnior, Rodrygo, and Jude Bellingham. They have a great history in international competitions, having won the Club World Cup five times, with their latest victory in 2022 (which took place in 2023) where they beat Al Hilal 5-3 in the final.
Now, with Xabi Alonso as their new manager, who took over from Carlo Ancelotti, and new players like Trent Alexander-Arnold and Dean Huijsen joining the squad, Real Madrid is eager to kick off their tournament campaign on a high note.
Al Hilal: finished second in the 2024/25 Saudi Pro League with 75 points, making them one of the best clubs in Asia. They won the 2021 AFC Champions League. Their team includes players like Aleksandar Mitrović, Rúben Neves, Kalidou Koulibaly, and João Cancelo, but it’s important to note that Neymar is not part of their Club World Cup team.
They are now led by their new coach, Simone Inzaghi, who came from Inter Milan. Al Hilal has some experience in the Club World Cup, having reached the final in 2022 (2023), where they lost to Real Madrid. Their last domestic season was strong, but they will have a tough challenge ahead against the top European teams.
Considering Real Madrid’s better team quality, their experience in big competitions, and their recent wins against Al Hilal, it looks like they will take charge of the game. Their forwards, like Mbappé and Vinícius Júnior, are likely to challenge Al Hilal’s defense, while their midfielders, Bellingham and Fede Valverde, should keep control of the ball. Al Hilal, with players such as Mitrović, might score a consolation goal, but their defense is probably going to have a hard time dealing with Real Madrid’s speed and talent.
Our prediction:
1 & 3+ (Real Madrid to Win & Over2.5)
Odds:1.75
Published: 18.06.2025 10:17
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How the Teams Might Line Up:
Real Madrid (4-3-3):
Goalkeeper: Courtois
Defense: García, Huijsen, Asencio, Alexander-Arnold
Midfield: Bellingham, Tchouaméni, Valverde
Attack: Júnior, Mbappé, Rodrygo
Al Hilal (3-5-2):
Goalkeeper: Bounou
Defense: Bulayhi, Koulibaly, Tambakti
Midfield: Dawsari, Milinkovic-Savic, Neves, Kanno, Cancelo
Forwards: Mitrovic, Malcom
Players Who Won’t Play:
Real Madrid will be without several key players: Endrick, Eduardo Camavinga, David Alaba, Dani Carvajal, Ferland Mendy, Éder Militão are all out. Antonio Rüdiger is doubtful.