By Seyi Babalola

Real Madrid were held to a 1-1 tie by Al Hilal in their opening match at the 2025 Club World Cup on Wednesday evening.

Saudi Arabia’s champions started the game well and threatened to seize the lead.

But it was Madrid who struck first, with Gonzalo Garcia capping off a magnificent team effort.

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Al-Hilal were level before the break from the penalty spot.

Raul Asencio was slack on the ball and ended up pulling the shirt of Marcos Leonardo, giving the referee no choice but to point to the spot.

Former Wolves midfielder, Ruben Neves, stepped up and sent Thibaut Courtois the wrong way.

Xabi Alonso’s men had the chance to take three points after they were awarded a penalty, but Federico Valverde saw his effort palmed away by Bono.