🌎 The Club World Cup guide to...Real Madrid | OneFootball

Our guide to all 32 clubs participating at the FIFA Club World Cup continues.

Today we're looking at...Real Madrid

How did they qualify for the Club World Cup?

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Real Madrid qualified for the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup by winning the 2024 UEFA Champions League. Los Blancos overcame Borussia Dortmund this time last year with a 2-0 win at Wembley.

History at the Club World Cup

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Historically, Real Madrid have been the most successful side in the Club World Cup, securing five titles. All of those five titles have come in the past 11 years with the most recent being in 2022.

How did they perform in the 2024/25 season?

It was a tough season for Real Madrid with Barcelona winning LaLiga and Arsenal dumping them out of the Champions League. This summer's tournament is now their only chance of landing some silverware.

Who is the coach?

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Xabi Alonso has replaced Carlo Ancelotti and will be leading his new side for the first time in the United States. The former midfielder worked wonders at previous club Bayer Leverkusen, where he won the Bundesliga title in 2023/24, but managing the world's biggest side is a whole different kettle of fish.

Who is their star player?

In a team full of stars, Kylian Mbappé is currently the number one star for Real Madrid. Since joining in 2024, he has been instrumental in the team's success, including scoring in both the UEFA Super Cup and the FIFA Intercontinental Cup.

Expected performance at the Club World Cup

The Spanish giants will be rightly considered one of the favourites for the trophy and anything other than ultimate glory come July will be seen as a disappointment for Real Madrid.

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