Ahead of Club World Cup, Real Madrid Faces Potential Star Player Absence

According to Bolasport.com, Xabi Alonso faces a major challenge ahead of his debut as Real Madrid coach in the 2025 Club World Cup — one star player potentially missing the match against Al Hilal.

Los Blancos are scheduled to face Al Hilal in early Thursday morning — a match that will mark Alonso’s debut as Carlo Ancelotti’s replacement in the coaching position.

The 43-year-old coach immediately implemented an intensive training program in Florida, United States. However, the situation became complicated when one of the team’s megastars missed the first training session — casting doubt on his participation in the match against Al Hilal.