Real Madrid’s Club World Cup campaign has been a showcase of brilliance, with big names like Vinicius Junior and Jude Bellingham naturally commanding attention.

While Xabi Alonso’s side has cruised into the knockout stages with commanding performances, fans continue to wait for the tournament debut of Kylian Mbappe, who has been sidelined with illness.

Ahead of the game against Pachuca, Xabi Alonso will be recovering a key Real Madrid player for the FIFA Club World Cup 2025.

A new chapter began at Real Madrid this week, as club legend Xabi Alonso took charge of his first official match at the helm of the Spanish giants. However, the highly anticipated debut did not unfold as expected.

Amid heightened anticipation surrounding their star-studded squad, including Kylian Mbappe, a cloud of uncertainty now looms over the team’s trajectory.

The Xabi Alonso era at Real Madrid began with high hopes but opened with a stark reminder of reality.

In the high-stakes world of Real Madrid, where global icons like Vinicius Jr., Kylian Mbappe, and Jude Bellingham dominate headlines, it wasn’t any of those superstars who opened the scoring in Xabi Alonso’s first official match as head coach.

With the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 debut against Al Hilal being imminent, Real Madrid head coach made an important update on star Kylian Mbappe.

The winds of change have swept through the Santiago Bernabeu in recent weeks, with the arrival of Xabi Alonso as Real Madrid’s new head coach setting off a wave of intrigue around the club’s summer plans.

In his presentation as new Real Madrid head coach, Xabi Alonso addressed the plans he has for stars Kylian Mbappe, Vinicius Junior, and Jude Bellingham.

Xabi Alonso made an immediate impression during his unveiling as Real Madrid's new head coach. Without notes and full of composure, he delivered a sharp, heartfelt speech thanking Florentino Pérez, his family, and Carlo Ancelotti.

A major storm is brewing inside the Real Madrid dressing room. Amid whispers of tension and disillusionment, one of the club's brightest attacking stars has reportedly made a dramatic decision: he no longer wants to play for the team.

It is expected that former soccer player Xabi Alonso will be coaching Real Madrid. The contract is scheduled to go into effect June 1st, but there has been no formal confirmation yet. What does this all mean?

Xabi Alonso is immediately inheriting a Real Madrid squad facing big challenges: injured players, fatigue, and uncertainty. Despite these obstacles, he’s expected to deliver at the Club World Cup.

The timing of Xabi Alonso's announcement is intriguing, especially given the persistent reports linking him with Real Madrid. What it means for Carlo Ancelotti and his rumored future with the Brazilian national team, is something that adds further drama to an already eventful end of season.