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The Real Madrid FIFA Club World Cup on June 14, 2025 just a day before the opening match, the new coach Xabi Alonso, a dramatic dramatic tactical decision -a tactical decision created shockwaves in the football world. Alonso chose to change the papers of the young Turkish star Arda Güler and French star Kylian Mbappé in the first match against Al-Hilal in the first match of the tournament against Al-Hilal. However, this unexpected change leads to friction, Mbappé’nin the new strategy of the new strategy, the union of the team and the vision of the future of Alonso’nun Real Madrid of the future has come to the agenda.
After Carlo Ancelotti’s departure to manage the Brazilian team, Alonso’s appointment at Real Madrid as a coach was one of the most anticipated changes for coaches in recent years. The 43-year-old Spaniard celebrated by taking Bayer Leverkusen to a defeated Bundesliga championship in the 2023-24 season, arrived in Santiago Bernabéu with high expectations. Tactical intelligence and modern approach to the game were praised, but when the Club World Cup approached, Alonso faces tremendous pressure to get results immediately. Despite Real Madrid’s high profile Mbappé transfer, the 2024-25 season without Cups has left its fans and the board of directors desperate for its success, and Alonso’s first exam will be in this prestigious global tournament.

The decision to change the roles of Güler and Mbappé is a courageous decision. 2023’te transferred from Fenerbahce 20 -YEAR -Od Turkish Wonders Guler, Ancelotti had difficulty getting stable periods in Ancelotti’s administration, usually played as a right -time right or attack. However, Alonso sees Güler as a deep potential player, a role reminiscent of Luka Modrić, who will leave the clubs after the World Cup. According to As, he plans to deploy Alonso Güler in the position of the middle, taking advantage of his ability to establish extraordinary games to organize attacks from deeper regions. This change coincides with the philosophy of establishing a middle game, a strategy that proved to succeed in Alonso in Leverkusen.
On the other hand, Mbappé is preparing to move from a favorite left attacker position to a paper in which he moves in a more central or right wing. This adjustment aims to address tactical imbalances that affect Real Madrid last season; Mbappé and Vinícius Júnior, who are natural left players, usually fill the same areas, which leads to a disconnected attack. Alonso’s plane includes a flexible 4-4-2 matrix that can be transformed 3-4-1-2, supported by the dynamic awaited, such as Trent Alexander-Arnold, where Mbappé and Vinicius are the preliminary duct and recently transferred from Liverpool. The width provided by expectations is designed to stretch the opponent’s defenses and create space for Güler to direct the middle game game.
However, disagreement, which was reported against changing Mbappé’s role, led to concerns. The French striker, who broke a 31 goals from the League goals in his first season and won the European Golden Sapse Award, is used to playing on the left side, where he can use his speed and ball driving to create a destructive effect. Sources close to the club argue that Mbappé is uncomfortable with the new position and believes that it can limit opportunities to set goals. His dissatisfaction is added to the difficulties faced by Alonso, because it is a feature of training at Real Madrid to manage egos in a stars full of stars. The board of directors led by Florentino Pérez requested immediate success, and any dispute in the locker room can endanger Alonso’s initial mandate.
The moment of this tactical change is particularly risky, because clubs have only three training sessions before the start of the World Cup. Real Madrid’s group stage includes matches against Al-Hilal, CF Pachuca and FC Salzburg, and they should progress as more challenging competitors such as Manchester City and Bayern Munich are awaiting their elimination tours. Alonso’s decision to implement such a significant change in the tournament in such a short time reflects his confidence in his vision, but also emphasizes high bets. It can strengthen a successful campaign authority and silence skeptics while intensifying the examination of failure methods.
Meanwhile, Güler can benefit from this opportunity to a significant extension. His ability was obvious, but prevented the development of injuries and the limited time of the game. Alonso’s belief in the young man -mild, who is said to be the target of Leverkusen before being transferred to Madrid, can make Güler emerge as a kave figure in this new period. However, when Modrić’s performance in the role of performance, players competition like Jude Bellingham and Güler’s durability will be tested when River Plate’s Franco Mastuono is combined with the potential arrival.
Real Madrid clubs are preparing for the opening of the World Cup, all eyes will be able to manage this turbulent start of Alonso. The conflict of personalities, the integration of new tactics and the weight of expectations into one of the world’s greatest clubs creates a fascinating narrative. It is still unclear whether Alonso’s game would work or if Mbappé’s dissatisfaction would hinder the harmony of the team, but this brave movement has already prepared the scene of a dramatic tournament.