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Bellingham insults referee at Alonso's debut: excitement in Miami!
Jude Bellingham comes under fire during the Real Madrid vs Al-Hilal game. Xabi Alonso talks about new strategies.
Bellingham insults referee at Alonso's debut: excitement in Miami!
On June 19, 2025, Real Madrid experienced a turbulent debut for new coaching legend Xabi Alonso during the Club World Cup. The team faced Al-Hilal at the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami and ended in a 1-1 draw. In the 23rd minute of the game, young star Jude Bellingham caused a stir when he spoke rudely to the linesman. Dissatisfied with a decision, he shouted “Our ball, our ball” and loudly expressed himself with a Hungarian expression. This emotional move was not only a striking example of Bellingham's spirited style of play, but also an unfortunate moment in a momentous game for Alonso, whose first challenge was just beginning.
The match took a turn in the 34th minute when Gonzalo Garcia scored the opening goal for Madrid. But the joy was short-lived as Al-Hilal equalized in the 41st minute with a penalty that Ruben Neves converted after Raul Asencio committed a challenge on Marcos Leonardo. In addition to David Alaba and Antonio Rüdiger, who were not in the squad due to injury, central defenders Raul Asencio and Dean Huijsen had to consolidate the defense. This Wembley experience could serve as a springboard for the development of the new team under Alonso.
The vision of Xabi Alonso
In his first press conference in the USA, Xabi Alonso emphasized the challenges that lie ahead. He sees this as a new beginning and wants to form the team into a powerful unit. The focus is particularly on the use of Bellingham, Kylian Mbappe, Vinicius and Rodrygo, a quartet that Alonso refers to as “BMVR”. The coach emphasized Bellingham's versatility and his ability to influence the game through his positioning.
Alonso also commented on Rodrygo returning after a difficult season. He is optimistic about its development and sees great potential in it. “Rodrygo is motivated to improve and brings high quality,” said the coach. Kylian Mbappe is also expected soon; Alonso stated that decisions regarding his return would be made soon as the player is not yet fully fit.
The squad and the next steps
For the coming games, Alonso plans to make optimal use of his players' strengths. He praised Trent Alexander-Arnold for his flexibility and ability to play both defensively and offensively. Vinicius Junior also impressed the new coach with his passion and energy; Alonso wants to ensure that the team's style of play is optimally tailored to the abilities of these talents.
The signing of new talent Franco Mastantuono, who will arrive from FC River Plate in the summer, shows Alonso's willingness to strategically strengthen the team. Alonso promises his ambitions as he works with Luka Modric, his former teammate, for the final weeks before he leaves the club. Modric is valued by Alonso as an important influence on the younger players in his final chapter in Madrid.
The first steps in Alonso's coaching career are promising, but success will ultimately come from the ability to bring the team together at a high level and promote them individually.