On Thursday, FIFA performed the group stage draw for the brand new 32-team 2025 Club World Cup, which will probably be happening within the United States subsequent summer time. Real Madrid will probably be there, and so they now know the primary three groups that they are going to be going through in the course of the competitors.
Carlo Ancelotti’s facet, who has received the Club World Cup essentially the most instances in its historical past, will go up in opposition to Red Bull Salzburg, Al Hilal and Pachuca. On paper, it’s a very favorable draw, though not one of the three fixtures that Los Blancos will play are certain to be foregone conclusions.
The Al Hilal match will probably be particularly eager for viewers, as it is going to be seen Real Madrid face off in opposition to Neymar Junior, whom they got here up in opposition to on a number of events whereas he was at Barcelona. The 32-year-old is predicted to depart the Saudi Arabian membership on the finish of the season, though he must be eligible to play within the Club World Cup.