After a tumultuous 2024/25 campaign under Carlo Ancelotti, Real Madrid will be looking to bounce back next season, under the leadership of Xabi Alonso.The former midfielder is coming on the back of

Alonso & Co. are set to face Saudi side Al-Hilal in their first match of the Club World Cup on June 18, at Hard Rock Stadium in Florida. Rwittika Chakraborty is a content producer for The Sporting News. Based in India, she holds a Bachelor's degree in Journalism and Mass Communication from SRM Institute of Science and Technology.

The Brazilian winger also pointed out that the heat in Florida is something the team need to be ready for their game against Al-Hilal. Vinicius said about Alonso (via Real Madrid)