Olaleye Idowu
Real Madrid’s starting XI to face Al Hilal in the FIFA Club World Cup tie on Wednesday has been revealed.
According to Marca, Real Madrid manager Xabi Alonso has opted to start goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois in goal against the Saudi Arabia club.
The likes of Vinicius Junior and Rodrygo will lead Alonso’s attack line against Al Hilal.
The kick-off time for the match is 8 pm, Nigerian time.
Real Madrid’s expected line-up against Al Hilal:
Courtois; Trent, Asencio, Huijsen, Fran;
Tchouameni, Valverde; Arda Güler, Bellingham, Vinícius Jr; and Rodrygo.
Real Madrid are in Group H if the Club World Cup.
The Los Blancos will play against Al-Hilal, Pachuca and RB Salzburg.
Meanwhile, speaking at his pre-match interview ahead of the Al Hilal clash, Alonso insisted that his project at the club is to win.
