Xabi Alonso complains about weather after Real Madrid held by Al Hilal

Xabi Alonso expressed his disappointment about weather conditions after Real Madrid failed to secure victory against Al Hilal at Hard Rock Stadium.

In the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 Group H opener, Los Blancos had to settle for a point share with the Saudi Arabian representatives, ending in a 1-1 draw.

Gonzalo Garcia — an academy graduate — gave his team the lead in the 34th minute after converting Rodrygo’s assist. However, the advantage lasted only seven minutes when Ruben Neves equalized from the penalty spot.

The Madrid coach cited intense sunshine as one of the factors affecting his team’s performance in the match.