Al Hilal stuns Real Madrid - ends 11-match Club World Cup winning streak

Al Hilal delivered a stunning upset against Real Madrid at the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami, ending the Spanish giants' 11-match winning streak in the Club World Cup. Real Madrid initially took the lead through Gonzalo Garcia, but Al Hilal's Ruben Neves equalized from the penalty spot before halftime.

The match marked the first time since 2000 that Real Madrid failed to win a Club World Cup game, breaking a long-standing dominance in the tournament. A pivotal moment came when Al Hilal's goalkeeper Yassine Bono saved a penalty from Real Madrid's Federico Valverde, further cementing the underdog's victory.

Reflecting on the game, Al Hilal midfielder and goalscorer Ruben Neves told DAZN, "It was a very good game from us. I think we prepared very well and we showed it today. I think we were better than Real Madrid in the first half; we should have been winning at half-time."

This result not only highlights Al Hilal's tactical preparation and resilience but also signals a potential shift in the competitive landscape of the Club World Cup, challenging the dominance of European clubs like Real Madrid.

Al Hilal stunned Real Madrid at Miami's Hard Rock Stadium, ending the Spanish club's 11-match winning streak in the Club World Cup. Ruben Neves equalized before halftime, and Al Hilal's goalkeeper Yassine Bono saved a penalty, marking Real Madrid's first loss in the tournament since 2000.