Real Madrid begin their latest quest for silverware with a match against Saudi Arabian side Al-Hilal.
It is the first competitive match with Xabi Alonso in the Los Blancos hot-seat and it will be interesting to see how the Spaniard gets on.
So, read on for NetBet’s preview of an intriguing Club World Cup contest, complete with the latest football betting odds for your bet.
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Real Madrid vs Al-Hilal Preview
All eyes will be on Real Madrid and Alonso at the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami, Florida.
Not only are the Spaniards the most famous club on the planet, Los Blancos also boast two new acquisitions for this competition.
Trent Alexander-Arnold has completed his move from Liverpool, while fellow defender Dean Huijsen has joined from Bournemouth.
So there will be a fresh look to a Real roster already featuring superstars aplenty in Kylian Mbappe and Vinicius Junior, with Dani Carvajal and Eder Militao also part of the squad after returning from serious knee injuries.
After a season without silverware, the Club World Cup is of vital importance to Los Blancos, though a match against Al-Hilal is not exactly the easiest of starts.
The most successful side in Saudi Pro League history missed out on another title in 2024-25, finishing as runners-up behind Al-Ittihad.
However, they are still a formidable team, with world-class players in the ranks such as Aleksandar Mitrovic, Sergej Milinkovic-Savic, Ruben Neves and Joao Cancelo.
Neymar is no longer on their books following his ill-fated move from Paris Saint-Germain, but Al-Hilal still have more than enough firepower to trouble a Real side still getting to grips with Alonso’s coaching methods.
What a match we have in prospect here!
Real Madrid vs Al-Hilal Odds
*All odds are subject to change
Fifteen-time Champions League winners Real are huge favourites to win this Group H tie at 1.27. Al-Hilal are priced at 9.30, while the draw here is 5.80.
Real Madrid vs Al-Hilal Betting Tips
Player to score or assist – Trent Alexander-Arnold @ 2.10
A debut to remember for Trent? Do not rule it out! The Englishman is a world-renowned assist machine and scored three Premier League goals in 2024-25.
Player to score or assist – Aleksandar Mitrovic @ 2.60
Mitrovic is Al-Hilal’s main man in attack. The Serbian colossus scored 47 goals in 51 Saudi Pro League matches across the last two seasons, so if Al-Hilal do strike against Real, it is likely he will play a major role.
Over 3.5 goals in the match @ 1.97
With all the attacking stars on show, we really fancy goals in this contest. Who knows, it could even be the game of the tournament so far!
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