New Real Madrid manager Xabi Alonso has unveiled his squad for the upcoming 2025 FIFA Club World Cup tournament set to kick off this weekend in the United States.
The prestigious tournament will run from June 14 to July 13, with the Spanish giants placed in Group H where they will face Saudi Arabian powerhouse Al Hilal in their opening match next Wednesday.
Full Real Madrid Squad
Goalkeepers: Thibaut Courtois, Andriy Lunin, Fran González, and Sergio Mestre.
Defenders: Dani Carvajal, Éder Militão, David Alaba, Trent Alexander-Arnold, Lucas Vázquez, Fran García, Antonio Rüdiger, Ferland Mendy, Mario Huijsen, Youssef, Jacobo, Asencio, Fortea, and Diego Aguado.
Midfielders: Arda Güler, Dani Ceballos, Chema, Víctor Muñoz, Mario Martín, Jude Bellingham, Eduardo Camavinga, Federico Valverde, Luka Modrić, and Aurélien Tchouameni.
Forwards: Vinícius Júnior, Kylian Mbappé, Rodrygo, Endrick, Brahim Díaz, and Gonzalo.
Notable Inclusions
The squad features marquee summer signing Kylian Mbappé alongside established stars Vinícius Júnior and Jude Bellingham. New acquisition Trent Alexander-Arnold also makes the cut following his high-profile move from Liverpool.
Brazilian teenage sensation Endrick, who recently completed his long-awaited move to the Spanish capital, has been included in what could be his first major tournament for Los Blancos.
This tournament marks Xabi Alonso's first competitive challenge since taking over the managerial reins at the Santiago Bernabéu, with expectations high for the former midfield maestro to deliver immediate success.
The expanded Club World Cup format features 32 teams from across the globe competing for international club football's most prestigious trophy.
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