Club World Cup Clash Worth €1.5 Billion: Real Madrid Debuts Three Stars in Opener vs Al Hilal

At 3:00 AM on June 19 (Beijing time), Real Madrid will kick off their FIFA Club World Cup campaign with a high-profile clash against Al Hilal in Group H. The match will take place at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami, featuring the debut of new head coach Xabi Alonso and new signings Arnold and Houssen.

Real Madrid’s squad, led by Mbappé, Vinícius, and Bellingham, is valued at €1.33 billion—making them the most expensive team in the tournament. Al Hilal, bolstered by stars like Bono, Koulibaly, Rúben Neves, and Cancelo, carries a squad value of €160 million, bringing the total combined worth of the two teams to a staggering €1.5 billion.

This match will mark the managerial debut of Alonso, who took over after Ancelotti’s departure, and the first official game for Arnold and Houssen, who joined Real Madrid for a combined €70 million. It also marks a new chapter for Al Hilal, now under the helm of Simone Inzaghi, who previously led Inter Milan to two Champions League finals.

According to OPTA simulations, Real Madrid has a 68.9% chance of winning, with a 13.5% chance of a draw and a 17.6% probability of an upset loss. With star power and depth on their side, Los Blancos are strongly favored to open the tournament with a win.

Predicted Lineup (4-4-2):
Courtois / Arnold, Raúl Asensio, Houssen, Fran García / Güler, Tchouaméni, Valverde, Bellingham / Mbappé, Vinícius