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Miami, June 19, 2025: Real Madrid let victory slip through their fingers against Al-Hilal in Miami, Florida, as Fede Valverde missed a crucial penalty in the dying moments of the match. This forced coach Xabi Alonso to settle for a draw in his debut match.
The match, which kicked off at 1:00 AM on Thursday, June 18, saw Saudi club Al-Hilal adopt an aggressive approach from the start, taking five shots within the first 10 minutes. However, in the 33rd minute of the first half, a brilliant pass from Rodrygo set up Garcia for a goal, giving Real Madrid the lead. The advantage was short-lived, as three minutes later, Ruben Neves converted a penalty to bring Al-Hilal level.
After the break, Real Madrid continued their attacking play. As the match seemed destined for a draw, a golden opportunity arose for Real Madrid to clinch the win. However, Valverde’s penalty was saved by Al-Hilal goalkeeper Yassine Bounou, leaving Alonso’s side to walk away disappointed
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