Real Madrid's head coach, Xabi Alonso, has announced the squad for the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup, with some notable decisions. Alonso highlighted two key areas that need improvement as the team prepares to face tough opponents in the tournament ¹ ².
Key Areas for Improvement
- *Injury Concerns*: Alonso has made major injury decisions, including the inclusion of several players who have been sidelined due to injuries. The coach will need to ensure that these players are fit and ready to perform at their best.
- *Tactical Adjustments*: With Kylian Mbappe omitted from the squad list for the tournament's initial stages, Alonso will need to adapt his tactics to maximize the team's strengths. The young Turkish midfielder, Arda Güler, has been named team captain, which could bring a new dynamic to the team's gameplay ¹ ².
Real Madrid's Squad
The 34-man squad features a mix of experienced players and young talent, including ³ ⁴:
- *Goalkeepers*: Thibaut Courtois, Andriy Lunin, Fran González, and Sergio Mestre
- *Defenders*: Dani Carvajal, Eder Militao, David Alaba, Trent Alexander-Arnold, Lucas Vazquez, Fran GarcÃa, Antonio Rüdiger, and Dean Huijsen
- *Midfielders*: Jude Bellingham, Eduardo Camavinga, Federico Valverde, Aurelien Tchouaméni, and Arda Guler
- *Forwards*: Vinicius Junior, Rodrygo, Kylian Mbappe (though omitted from the initial list), and Endrick
Upcoming Matches
Real Madrid will face tough opponents in the Club World Cup, including Al Hilal, Pachuca, and FC Salzburg. The team's performance in these matches will depend on Alonso's ability to address the identified deficiencies and make tactical adjustments ⁵ ⁶ ⁷.
