Real Madrid is set to debut in the FIFA Club World Cup against Saudi Arabian giant Al-Hilal on June 18, with Xabi Alonso also making his official debut on Los Blancos' bench.
Ahead of the competition, the former Bayer Leverkusen coach announced the squad he will be taking to the United States, where the competition will take place from June 14.
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— Real Madrid C.F. (@realmadriden) June 11, 2025
In the Group stage of the competition, Los Merengues will face Al-Hilal on June 18 before facing Mexican club Pachuca on June 22. They will then conclude the first phase of the tournament against the Austrian side RB Salzburg on June 27.the
The squad for the tournament will feature several players returning from injuries while Trent Alexander Arnold and Dean Huijsen are set to make their debut with the club during the competition (per Real Madrid).
Real Madrid Squad for the FIFA Club World Cup:
Goalkeepers: Courtois, Lunin, Fran Gonzalez, Mestre.
Defenders: Carvajal, E. Militao, Alaba, Trent, Lucas V., Fran Garcia, Rudiger, F. Mendy, Huijsen, Youssef, Jacobo, Asencio, Fortea, Diego Aguado.
Midfielders: Bellingham, Camavinga, Valverde, Modric, Tchouaméni, Arda Guler, D. Ceballos, Chema, Mario Martin.
Forwards: Vini Jr., Mbappé, Rodrygo, Endrick, Brahim, Gonzalo, Victor Muniz.
Our list of registered players for the Club World Cup!@FIFACWC | #TakeItToTheWorld | #FIFACWC pic.twitter.com/7YCuOeqg0e
— Real Madrid C.F. (@realmadriden) June 11, 2025
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