{"id":6324,"date":"2025-06-19T07:49:38","date_gmt":"2025-06-19T07:49:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/gh\/news\/?p=6324"},"modified":"2025-06-19T07:49:38","modified_gmt":"2025-06-19T07:49:38","slug":"real-madrid-held-to-1-1-draw-by-al-hilal-in-club-world-cup-opener","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/gh\/news\/real-madrid-held-to-1-1-draw-by-al-hilal-in-club-world-cup-opener\/","title":{"rendered":"Real Madrid Held to 1-1 Draw by Al Hilal in Club World Cup Opener"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

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Gonzalo Garcia Scores on Debut, Valverde Misses Late Penalty<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n

Real Madrid were held to a 1-1 draw by Saudi Arabian side Al Hilal<\/a><\/strong> in their opening Group H fixture at the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup, played at the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami. The match was filled with drama, debut goals, VAR controversy, and a last-gasp penalty miss that denied Los Blancos a winning start under new manager Xabi Alonso.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

First Half: Garcia Scores, Neves Responds from the Spot<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Al Hilal thought they had taken the lead early on when Renan Lodi\u2019s goal was ruled out for offside<\/strong>, following a slick counterattack. Minutes later, Real Madrid debutant Gonzalo Garcia opened the scoring in the 34th minute<\/strong><\/a>, finishing off a low cross from Rodrygo with a scrappy but effective strike \u2014 the ball ricocheting off his standing leg and into the net.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Just before halftime, Raul Asencio conceded a penalty<\/strong> after pulling down Marcos Leonardo in the box. Ruben Neves stepped up and calmly slotted home<\/strong> to level the score at 1-1 in the 41st minute<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Second Half: Missed Chances and Late Drama<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The second half saw both teams push for a winner. Arda G\u00fcler rattled the crossbar<\/strong> within a minute of coming on, while Al Hilal\u2019s Marcos Leonardo and Malcom continued to threaten on the break. Real Madrid introduced Luka Modri\u0107 and Brahim D\u00edaz to regain control, but Al Hilal\u2019s defense, marshaled by Kalidou Koulibaly and Joao Cancelo, held firm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In stoppage time (90+2), Madrid were awarded a penalty<\/strong> after Mohammed Alqahtani was adjudged to have fouled Garcia in the box. Federico Valverde stepped up but saw his effort brilliantly saved by Yassine Bounou<\/a><\/strong>, preserving the draw and earning Al Hilal a valuable point.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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