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The FIFA Club World Cup 2025 brings us a winner-takes-all match as Spanish football club Real Madrid faces Saudi Arabian titans Al Hilal in an exciting battle. With both sides trying to prove to the world they're once again among the best, expect drama, skill, and a tactical masterclass.
Real Madrid, led by the recently installed coach Xabi Alonso, enters the tournament with renewed purpose and a retooled roster, and Al Hilal, a club among Asia's very best, is keen to show it belongs.
With supporters preparing for this energy-packed battle, we break down everything you need to know in the full match preview — including team news, expected lineups, match facts, key players, tactical analysis, and, of course, our final score prediction.
📅 Fixture Summary: Real Madrid vs Al Hilal
Match: Real Madrid vs Al Hilal – FIFA Club World Cup 2025
Date: June 18, 2025 (Wednesday)
Kick-off Time: 2:00 AM BST (Bangladesh Standard Time) / 8:00 PM GMT
Venue: Hard Rock Stadium, Miami, USA
Tournament Stage: Group Stage – FIFA Club World Cup 2025
Referee: [To be updated once confirmed]
Match Context:
The eagerly awaited encounter between UEFA Champions League victors Real Madrid and AFC Champions League finalists Al-Hilal promises to be a pivotal match at the FIFA Club World Cup 2025. Both teams enter the game with top-level rosters, world-class managers and a lot to prove on the international level.
⚔️ H2H: Real Madrid vs Al Hilal 📊
Real Madrid vs. Al-Hilal: A Look at Their Previous Encounters. The two clubs have clashed before in the 2025 Club World Cup, marking their first competitive football meeting.
Last Meeting:
📅 Date: February 11, 2023
🏆 Competition: FIFA Club World Cup final
📍 Venue: Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium, Rabat, Morocco
🧾 Final Score: Real Madrid 5 – 3 Al Hilal
In that thrilling final, Real Madrid dominated the game with goals from Vinícius Júnior, Federico Valverde, and Karim Benzema. At the same time, Al Hilal responded with strikes from Luciano Vietto and Moussa Marega. Despite the loss, Al Hilal demonstrated great attacking intent and presented the Spanish champions with a tough challenge.
🧠 Head-to-Head Stats:
- 🏟 Matches Played: 1
- ✅ Real Madrid Wins: 1
- ❌ Al Hilal Wins: 0
- ⚖️ Draws: 0
- ⚽️ Goals Scored: 8 (Real Madrid 5, Al Hilal 3)
🧾Predicted XI: Real Madrid vs Al Hilal
Here are both teams' predicted XIs going into their 2025 FIFA Club World Cup showdown:
🔵 Real Madrid – Predicted lineup: The Whites are likely to play in a 4-3-3 formation.
- Goalkeeper: Andriy Lunin
- Defenders: Dani Carvajal, Antonio Rüdiger, David Alaba , Ferland Mendy
- Midfielders: Federico Valverde, Toni Kroos, Eduardo Camavinga
- Forwards: Vinícius Júnior, Kylian Mbappé and Rodrygo
Key Notes:
- Kylian Mbappé will debut in a Real Madrid shirt.
- Luka Modrić could even be a grizzled, game-changing substitute.
- Injuries to Militão and Tchouaméni could compromise depth.
🔵 Al Hilal – 4-2-3-1 – Predicted Line Up
Goalkeeper: Yassine Bounou (Bono)
- Defenders: Saud Abdulhamid, Kalidou Koulibaly, Ali Al-Bulayhi, Yasir Al-Shahrani
- Midfielders: (CDM): Ruben Neves, Sergej Milinković-Savić
- Attacking: Midfield: Salem Al-Dawsari, Malcom, Michael
- Striker: Aleksandar Mitrović
Manager: Simone Inzaghi (Debut as manager)
Key Notes:
- Ruben Neves and Milinković-Savić will be crucial in controlling midfield against Madrid's press.
- Mitrović's physical presence and aerial ability could challenge Real's defence.
- Malcom and Al-Dawsari provide explosive pace on the wings.
🌟 One to watch: Al Hilal v Real Madrid
Real Madrid and Al Hilal are star-studded from top to bottom. Here are the men to watch in this 2025 FIFA Club World Cup showdown:
🔥 Real Madrid
⚡ Kylian Mbappé – Forward
The French superstar, who was signed by Real Madrid this summer, will feature in a competitive game for his new team. His sudden burst of acceleration, world-class dribbling, and ice-cold finishing ability are fearsome to face and are what make Mbappé the game's most deadly weapon against Al Hilal's defence. All eyes will be on him.
🎯 Vinícius Júnior – Forward
Vinícius has already made an impression at the Club World Cup, scoring twice as Al-Hilal was beaten in the 2023 final. He's quick in his dribbling; his 1-on-1 dribbling and his combination with Mbappé are deadly.
💪Federico Valverde – Midfielder.
If you made a montage of the best box-to-box midfielders, it would be B2 of B2B, with a hint of pointless trickery and a glimpse of the ski escapade. Valverde incorporates. He scored twice when they met earlier in the campaign and is crucial to Madrid's midfield press.
🔵 Al Hilal
🎯 Aleksandar Mitrović – Striker
The Serbian forward is known for his physical dominance and clinical finishing. If Al Hilal are to score, Mitrović will be their main man in the box.
🚀 Malcom – Winger
Former Barcelona winger Malcom adds flair and creativity. His ability to cut inside and take long-range shots can trouble Madrid's fullbacks.
🧠 Ruben Neves – Midfielder
The Portuguese playmaker controls the tempo of Al Hilal’s midfield. His long passing, vision, and leadership will be key in breaking Madrid’s press.
🧤 Yassine Bounou (Bono) – Goalkeeper
The Moroccan shot-stopper will have to be at his absolute best. With Real Madrid's attacking trio, Bono’s saves could make or break the game for Al Hilal.
🔮 Match Prediction: Real Madrid vs Al Hilal
Real Madrid vs Al Hilal (FIFA Club World Cup 2025) Real Madrid is the favourite to win the game, with their star-studded attack featuring Mbappé, Vinícius, and Rodrygo. Their midfield, featuring Valverde and Kroos, provides added depth and control in possession.
Al Hilal, however, are no pushovers. They possess the attacking threat of Mitrović, Ruben Neves, and ex-Bordeaux winger Malcom, as well as the experience to give any defence a game.
However, on the strength of their overall squad size, tactical superiority, and experience in big matches, Real Madrid are likely to edge this encounter.
✅ Predicted Score:
Real Madrid 3 – 1 Al Hilal
Mbappé will make his debut by scoring, while Vinícius and Valverde may contribute with a goal. Mitrović could have pulled one back for Al-Hilal.
📺 Where to Watch: Real Madrid vs Al Hilal
Here’s how and where fans worldwide can catch the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 showdown:
📱 DAZN (Global Streaming):
DAZN holds exclusive global rights, streaming all 63 matches for free with registration—no subscription required
🇺🇸 United States (TV + Streaming):
Available on DAZN USA, plus cable platforms like TNT, TBS, truTV, and streaming services including DirecTV, Hulu + Live TV, and Sling TV
🇧🇩 Bangladesh:
Streaming access via Eurosport India or FIFA+, and potentially through On Demand OTTs; keep an eye on T Sports or GTV for any broadcast updates
⏰ Kick-off Time Summary:
USA: 3:00 PM ET / 12:00 PM PT (Miami local)
UK: 8:00 PM BST
Spain: 9:00 PM CEST
Bangladesh: 2:00 AM BST (local time)