Real Madrid faces a challenging 2025/26 start with star Jude Bellingham out for months after shoulder surgery. Coach Xabi Alonso must now fill the midfield void following their surprising Club World Cup exit to PSG.
Real Madrid faces PSG in the Club World Cup semi-final without Trent Alexander-Arnold (injury) and Dean Huijsen (suspension). Fede Valverde shifts to right-back, while Alonso opts for a potent attacking trio of Vinicius, Mbappe, and Garcia Torres, signaling a tactical switch.
Real Madrid, under Xabi Alonso, face European champions PSG in the Club World Cup semifinal. Defensive challenges arise with suspensions for Dean Huijsen and Raul Asencio's return, while PSG also deals with key absences.
Under Xabi Alonso, Real Madrid's Club World Cup debut shines, with Fran Garcia's surprising resurgence as left wing-back changing transfer plans. Once expected to leave, Garcia's strong form now impacts Ferland Mendy's future at the club.
Real Madrid advanced to the Club World Cup semis but will face PSG without Dean Huijsen due to a red card. Coach Xabi Alonso faces a defensive dilemma, with key players already sidelined, for the crucial MetLife Stadium clash.
Real Madrid secured a 3-2 win against Borussia Dortmund in the FIFA Club World Cup quarter-finals in New Jersey. Gonzalo Garcia and Fran Garcia netted early, and despite a late Dortmund rally, including a Kylian Mbappe goal, Real advanced to the semi-finals.
