đšluka Modric made a shocking statement after the match between Real Madrid and El Hilal: Arda Arda Güler was the person who had to throw the penalty, but everything changed very quickly ”. Federico Valverde decided on everything on his own !!
FIFA Clubs World Cup in 2025 on a dramatic event, Real Madrid’s opening match against Saudi Arabia’s Al Hilal, the opening match resulted in a 1-1 draw and the fans and experts were dragged into discussions. The match played at the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami made Xabi Alonso’s first match as Real Madrid’s coach, and it was full of busy moments, the most shock was Federico Valverde’s penalty that Los Blancos had kidnapped in the extension minutes. However, Croatian legend young star Arda Güler should start critical penalties, but Valverde’nin decided to come into play in the last second, Luka Modric’s disclosure after the match created shock waves in the football world.
The match itself was a two -half story. Al Hilal made a bright start and exhibited the growing power of the Saudi Pro League. 19. Marcos Leonardo, Salem Aldawsari’nin wisely after a wise vole kick, almost opened the goal, the shot went out a little. The self-confidence of the Saudi side was equivalent to the fact that Raul Asencio’s clumsy intervention to Leonardo in the penalty area was caused by Ruben Neves’ a penalty of 1-0 to Al Hilal. Real Madrid, despite the stars full of stars had difficulty in finding rhythm in the first half, Trent Alexander-Arnold, who played for the first time, and the midfield of the team seemed to be torn apart in the scorching Miami heat.
Xabi Alonso’s circuit settings gave Real Madrid a new life. Instead of Asencio, Arda Güler took the game the young Turkish players, just a few seconds after the beginning of the second half, Vinicius Jr. A few minutes later, Gonzalo Garcia tested the Al Cresine goalkeeper Yassine Bounou with a strong head kick, but was blocked by a magnificent rescue. Momentum changed and Real Madrid, Vinicius Jr. And he equalized Garcia, who took advantage of a well -studied movement, including Bellingham. When the match started, both teams changed their chances, Leonardo from Al Hilal missed a gold opportunity, and Valverde threw a long -range shot out.
The decisive moment of the match, 90. Mohammed Al-Qahtani’nin stray arm in the penalty area after the capture of Fran Garcia’yı a controversial decision came to Real Madrid when the penalty was given. With the score equality and the chance to grab three points, Hard Rock stadium was enthusiastic. The fans waiting for experienced Luka Modric to take responsibility were surprised to see Federico Valverde stand out. Uruguaylı, known for his calmness, hit the penalty from the left, but Moroccan goalkeeper Bounou, a heroic history, read it perfectly and made a vital score for Al Hilal.
At a press conference after the match, Luka Modric bomb entered the game instead of Jude Bellingham’s bench. Modric would throw the penalty Arda [laughing], Mod said Modric. “We talked before and was confident. However, everything changed very quickly. Fede [Valverde] decided to throw it and trusted him. This happens in football, but a difficult moment for us.” Modric’s comments raised the eyebrows because Real Madrid pointed to the lack of clarity in the penalty hierarchy under Alonso’s new regime. Güler, who showed a prominent performance in the second half, was visibly disappointed on the edge, but refrained from commenting on the incident.
Valverde took over all responsibility for the goal he missed. Im I felt I could score goals and wanted to help the team, ”he said. “This is my mistake and I will work to compensate.” Uruguayan’s decision to invalidate the plan led to a discussion among the fans, while others praised the leadership, while others questioned his judgment, especially when Modric was assigned to Guler’s scorer. The incident also offered speculation about the internal dynamics within the squad, especially with the rumors that Modric, the legend of the Ballon d’Or and the club’s legend, to leave Real Madrid at the end of the tournament and that the transfer of AC Milan was on the horizon.
The draw for Al Hilal was an expression of intention. Under the direction of the new coach Simone Inzaghi, the Saudi side showed durability and tactical discipline, and Bounou’s penalty rescue reinforced his critical performance player status. The result has put pressure on Real Madrid, which faces a challenging H group struggle and had to develop to protect the record of the World Cup championship of the six clubs. As for Alonso, together with questions about the draw and penalty debate, the ability to unite the staff, it points to a bumpy start of his term of office.
The results of Modric’s disclosure will undoubtedly dominate headlines in the coming days. Was Valverde’s decision was a brave movement or was it a costly mistake? Should Guler, a rising star, have been given a chance to shine? For now, Real Madrid should be recovered and focus on his next match, but the echoes of this dramatic night in Miami will continue to examine the “or if it were a penalty that could change everything.
