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Real Madrid could only manage a draw in their debut in the Club World Cup against Al Hilal, who exploited the weaknesses of the Spanish team. The match, which saw Xabi Alonso's debut as the coach of the Merengues, ended 1-1 with goals from Gonzalo García for the Spanish team and Ruben Neves for the Saudi side. Despite dominating for long periods, Real Madrid lacked depth and clarity in the final third, letting two points slip away at the start of the group stage. In injury time, Fede Valverde missed a penalty.
-Vinicius
One of the most questioned players was Vinicius. The Brazilian is going through a rough patch and once again fell well below expectations. He hardly posed a threat, failed to break through or find spaces, and, above all, seemed disconnected from the attacking play. It has been several months of poor performance that worry the coaching staff and the fans, who were expecting a more decisive version of the forward in such a high-stakes international event.
-Raúl Asencio
Another negative protagonist of the game was Raúl Asencio. The young defender committed a naive foul in the box that led to a penalty for the Asian team. An unnecessary challenge that the veteran Ruben Neves converted without hesitation, highlighting the lack of maturity of the defender in crucial moments. Asencio, despite his good abilities, will need to learn to assess these situations much better.
-Fran García
Lastly, Fran García once again raised doubts about his continuity as a viable option on the left side. Outdone defensively and offering little in attack, his performance was one of the weakest in the team. In a Real Madrid that demands excellence by nature, the level displayed by the youth academy player seems far from what is required to solidify a place in the first team.
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