Sources: 
Real Madrid's debut match in Miami at the Hard Rock Stadium was marked by intense heat and a challenging performance, signaling a tough adjustment period for the team under coach Xabi Alonso.
The thermometer hit
92 degrees Fahrenheit as the game kicked off, creating difficult playing conditions. Despite an early goal by Gonzalo Garcia, stepping in for the absent Kylian Mbappe, Real Madrid struggled to maintain control.
Al Hilal, coached by Simone Inzaghi, showed resilience and attacking threat, with Ruben Neves equalizing from a penalty before halftime. The match highlighted Real's difficulties, especially in penalty execution, as Federico Valverde missed a crucial last-minute penalty.
"I knew it would take time," Alonso admitted after the game, acknowledging the team's need to adapt.
The match also underscored Real Madrid's ongoing penalty woes, with six missed penalties last season now joined by Valverde's miss.
Defensively, Real had moments of intervention, such as Aurelien Tchouameni's key interception against Salem Al-Dawsari's threatening run.
Overall, the game was a reminder that Real Madrid's transition in Miami will require patience and adjustment amid tough competition and challenging conditions.
Key quotes and stats:-
"I knew it would take time." – Xabi Alonso
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92 degrees Fahrenheit temperature at kickoff
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Six penalties missed last season plus Valverde's recent miss
- Early goal by Gonzalo Garcia, equalizer by Ruben Neves
This debut sets the stage for a demanding process ahead for Real Madrid in Miami.
Sources: Real Madrid's Miami debut at Hard Rock Stadium was challenging, with a 92-degree heat and missed penalties, including Federico Valverde's last-minute miss. Coach Xabi Alonso acknowledged the tough process ahead, saying, "I knew it would take time," as Al Hilal pushed back strongly in a nearly sold-out match.
