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.
