Real Madrid’s new signings are set to be on full display when the Spanish giants take on Al Hilal at Hard Rock Stadium.
The first look at Xabi Alonso’s Real Madrid is almost here. The biggest club in the world had a busy summer after finishing the 2024–25 season without a major trophy; Los Blancos replaced Carlo Ancelotti with Alonso and then signed Trent Alexander-Arnold, Dean Huijsen and Franco Mastantuono.
While the Argentine teenager will represent River Plate at the FIFA Club World Cup, Alexander-Arnold and Huijsen are set to make their debuts for Real Madrid in the newly expanded tournament. The two defensive reinforcements bring some much-needed depth and talent to Real Madrid’s backline, which is still without the injured Antonio Rüdiger, Ferland Mendy, Dani Carvajal and Éder Militão.
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Eduardo Camavinga and Endrick remain in the infirmary as well, and Kylian Mbappé is a doubt for the match due to illness. Should the superstar forward be unable to play, Alonso will have to figure out a way to overcome Al Hilal, now managed by Simone Inzaghi, without the reigning Pichichi Trophy and European Golden Boot winner.
Here’s what Real Madrid’s XI could look like against Al Hilal on June 17.






