Match report
Real Madrid Stalls Al-Hilal Saudi FC, Draws 1-1 in Club World Cup
Real Madrid
1–1
FT
Al-Hilal Saudi FC
Jun 18, 2025
Real Madrid managed to hold off a resilient Al-Hilal Saudi FC in the FIFA Club World Cup, securing a valuable 1-1 draw despite facing stiff competition. G. Garcia's early goal for Real Madrid was countered by Rúben Neves' penalty, ensuring an intense and evenly matched encounter.
Key Facts
- • Real Madrid scored through G. Garcia in the 34th minute, assisted by Rodrygo.
- • Al-Hilal Saudi FC equalized with a penalty from Rúben Neves in the 41st minute.
- • Vinicius Junior received a yellow card for Real Madrid in the 15th minute due to simulation.
- • Rúben Neves of Al-Hilal was shown a yellow card for argument with the referee at the end of regular time.
Lineups
Real Madrid
Formation: 4-3-3
Starting XI
- 1 T. Courtois (G)
- 12 T. Alexander-Arnold (D)
- 35 Raúl Asencio (D)
- 24 Dean Huijsen (D)
- 20 Fran García (D)
- 8 F. Valverde (M)
- 14 A. Tchouaméni (M)
- 5 J. Bellingham (M)
- 11 Rodrygo (F)
- 30 Gonzalo García (F)
- 7 Vinícius Júnior (F)
Substitutes
- 10 L. Modrić
- 44 Víctor Muñoz
- 21 Brahim Díaz
- 17 Lucas Vázquez
- 15 A. Güler
- 50 Mario Martín
- 31 Jacobo Ramón
- 29 Y. Lekhedim
- 13 A. Lunin
- 26 Fran González
- 43 Diego Aguado
- 41 Jesús Fortea
- 36 Chema Andrés
- 19 Dani Ceballos
Al-Hilal Saudi FC
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
- 37 Y. Bounou (G)
- 20 João Cancelo (D)
- 87 Hassan Al Tambakti (D)
- 3 K. Koulibaly (D)
- 6 Renan Lodi (D)
- 8 Rúben Neves (M)
- 16 Nasser Al Dawsari (M)
- 77 Malcom (M)
- 22 S. Milinković-Savić (M)
- 29 Salem Al Dawsari (M)
- 11 Marcos Leonardo (F)
Substitutes
- 24 Moteb Al Harbi
- 18 Musab Al Juwayr
- 28 Mohamed Kanno
- 88 Hamad Al Yami
- 15 Mohammed Al Qahtani
- 17 Mohammed Al Yami
- 40 Ahmad Aburasyin
- 7 Khalid Al Ghannam
- 5 Ali Al Bulayhi
- 39 Abdulaziz Hadhood
- 78 Ali Lajami
- 99 Abdullah Al Hamddan
- 4 Khalifah Al Dawsari
Timeline
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15' Real Madrid Card · Yellow CardVinicius Junior
Simulation
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34' Real Madrid Goal · Normal GoalG. Garcia · Assist: Rodrygo
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41' Al-Hilal Saudi FC Goal · PenaltyRúben Neves
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46' Real Madrid subst · Substitution 1Off: R. Asencio · On: A. Guler
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64' Al-Hilal Saudi FC subst · Substitution 1Off: João Cancelo · On: Hamad Al Yami
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64' Al-Hilal Saudi FC subst · Substitution 2Off: Malcom · On: Mohammed Al Qahtani
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65' Real Madrid subst · Substitution 2Off: Rodrygo · On: B. Diaz
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65' Real Madrid subst · Substitution 3Off: T. Alexander-Arnold · On: Lucas
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76' Al-Hilal Saudi FC subst · Substitution 3Off: Nasser Al Dawsari · On: Mohamed Kanno
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80' Real Madrid subst · Substitution 4Off: Vinicius Junior · On: Víctor Muñoz
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83' Al-Hilal Saudi FC subst · Substitution 4Off: Renan Lodi · On: Moteb Al Harbi
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83' Al-Hilal Saudi FC subst · Substitution 5Off: Marcos Leonardo · On: Musab Al Juwayr
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84' Real Madrid subst · Substitution 5Off: Jude Bellingham · On: L. Modrić
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89' Real Madrid Var · Penalty confirmedF. Garcia
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89' Al-Hilal Saudi FC Card · Yellow CardRúben Neves
Argument
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90'+1 Al-Hilal Saudi FC Card · Yellow CardMohammed Al Qahtani
Foul
Match Stats
| Stat | Real Madrid | Al-Hilal Saudi FC |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 9 | 10 |
| Pass Accuracy | 91% | 84% |
| Offsides | 2 | 2 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 19 | 13 |
| Corners | 5 | 6 |
| Total Passes | 498 | 469 |
| Yellow Cards | 1 | 3 |
| Blocked Shots | 5 | 4 |
| Shots on Target | 7 | 2 |
| xG | — | — |
| Shots off Target | 7 | 7 |
| Possession | 52% | 48% |
| Goals Prevented | — | — |
| Accurate Passes | 453 | 396 |
| Shots Inside Box | 11 | 9 |
| Saves | 1 | 6 |
| Shots Outside Box | 8 | 4 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ Real Madrid took an early lead when G. Garcia netted a goal in the 34th minute, but Al-Hilal quickly responded just seven minutes later with Rúben Neves converting a penalty kick.
- ▸ Late VAR review for a potential penalty against Real Madrid, which was confirmed, could have shifted momentum but ended up as a yellow card instead.