Real Madrid vs Al-Hilal. On June 18, 2025, two teams will face off with legacy and redemption in mind. Real Madrid starts a new chapter under club legend Xabi Alonso, while Al‑Hilal have a score to settle: they lost 5–3 in the 2022 FIFA Club World Cup Final and now want to prove how far Saudi football has come.

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Form Guide

Real Madrid – LWLWWW

Real Madrid finished La Liga play winning their last three in a row and not conceding any goals, scoring fourteen times over their last six. With the likes of Alonso managing, they’re not building a dynasty—they’re already there.

Recent Matches:

• Real Sociedad 0–2 Real Madrid
• Sevilla 0–2 Real Madrid
• Mallorca 1–2 Real Madrid
• Barcelona 4–3 Real Madrid
• Celta Vigo 2–3 Real Madrid

Al‑Hilal – LWWWDW

Crowned champions of Saudi Arabia, Al‑Hilal come in on strong form. With Mitrović and Milinković‑Savić leading the attack, they’ve been slicing defenses apart. Their latest performance—a 2–0 win over Al‑Qadsiah—was clinical and controlled.

Recent Matches:

• Al‑Qadsiah 0–2 Al‑Hilal
• Al‑Wehda 1–1 Al‑Hilal
• Al‑Fateh FC 3–4 Al‑Hilal
• Al‑Orobah FC 0–4 Al‑Hilal
• Al‑Raed 3–5 Al‑Hilal

Plenty of goals. Plenty of belief.

Real Madrid vs Al-Hilal: Predicted XI

Real Madrid

Formation: 4‑3‑3

Likely Lineup: Courtois; Alexander‑Arnold, Asencio, Huijsen, Garcia; Valverde, Tchouaméni, Bellingham; Güler, Mbappé, Vinícius Jr. (fitness pending)

Missing:

• Carvajal (injured)
• Militão
• Camavinga
• Alaba
• Mendy
• Endrick
• Vinícius Jr. (fitness test needed)

Al‑Hilal

Formation: 3‑4‑3

Starting XI: Bounou; K. Al‑Dawsari, Koulibaly, Al‑Bulayhi; Cancelo (doubt), Neves, Milinković‑Savić, Lodi; Malcom, Marcos Leonardo, Mitrović

Unavailable:

• Kaio César (out)
• João Cancelo (doubt)

Betting Opportunities and Odds

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Match Result Odds:

• Real Madrid win: 1.31
• Draw: 6.00
• Al‑Hilal win: 8.50

Other Market Tips:

• Over 2.5 goals – likely, given both teams’ firepower
• Both Teams to Score (BTTS) – high chance
• First Goalscorer: Kylian Mbappé – always a solid pick

Real Madrid vs Al-Hilal: Head‑to‑Head History

These teams have met once—memorable doesn’t do it justice. In the 2022 final, Real Madrid ran out 5–3 winners. Riyadh remembers.

Last Meeting:

• 11/02/2023 – Real Madrid 5–3 Al‑Hilal

Now, Al‑Hilal want redemption. Can they pull it off?

Hot Stats and Streaks

• Real Madrid: Scored 2+ goals in each of their last 6 matches
• In their last 4 Club World Cup games: BTTS and 4+ total goals
• Al‑Hilal: Scored in both halves in 13 of their last 14 games

Key Players to Watch and Missing Names

Real Madrid

• Kylian Mbappé – electric and clinical, 10 goals in his last 14
• Luka Modrić – still pulling the strings at 39
• Federico Valverde – tireless midfield dynamo
• Arda Güler – unpredictable spark
• Vinícius Jr. – game‑changer when fit

Out: Carvajal, Militão, Camavinga, Alaba, Mendy, Endrick

Al‑Hilal

• Aleksandar Mitrović – powerhouse striker with 33 goals this season
• Sergej Milinković‑Savić – elegant midfield heartbeat
• Salem Al‑Dawsari – veteran with six goal involvements in past Club World Cups

Unavailable: Kaio César (injury), João Cancelo (doubt)

Prediction

Expect a chess match with firepower. Real Madrid have the strength and depth; Al‑Hilal have cohesion and momentum. Both vulnerable at the back. My pick? A tight win for Madrid, edged by Mbappé.

Scoreline Prediction: Real Madrid 2–1 Al‑Hilal

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