Alonso misses his first victory: Real Madrid encounters a new moon, Bunu saves the draw

In the early morning of June 19, the first round of the Club World Cup Group H kicked off at the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami. Real Madrid's new coach Alonso failed to get a good start in his coaching debut. The team was tied 1-1 by Saudi Arabia's Riyadh Crescent, with the advantage in the field and a penalty kick in stoppage time. Goalkeeper Bunu's final save point won the first point of this event for the Asian team.

Match progress: drama and regret intertwined

After the opening, Riyadh Crescent took the lead in launching the offensive. In the 3rd minute, Milinkovic's long-range shot tested Courtois; in the 10th minute, Leonardo's push shot from the small penalty area line slipped out; in the 20th minute, Lodi scored a low shot and was judged to be invalid due to offside. Real Madrid did not break the deadlock until the 34th minute: Rodrigo made a precise low cross from the right counterattack, and 21-year-old Gonzalo Garcia scored a goal through the back point, scoring the first goal of Real Madrid's career.

However, the lead lasted only 7 minutes. In the 41st minute, central defender Asensio pulled his opponent in the penalty area and sent a point. Ruben Neves calmly took the penalty and equalized the score for the New Moon. After the change of sides, Alonso replaced Gulaire to strengthen the attack. The latter hit the goal frame in just 3 minutes after the appearance. Gonzalo Garcia's supplementary shot was resolved by Bunu. Although Real Madrid has taken control of the situation since then, Vinicius is in a sluggish state (only 1 successful in 6 breakthroughs in the game), Bellingham is invisible midfielder, and his offense is always thunderous. In the 92nd minute of stoppage time, Kaghtani elbowed Fran Garcia in the penalty area, and VAR confirmed the penalty, but Valverde's half-high ball was saved by Bunu, and Real Madrid missed the chance to kill.

Tactical Game: Discipline against star halo

Alonso's Real Madrid debut continued the 4-3-3 formation, trying to tear the defense through the wing speed. Gonzalo Garcia's goal is a masterpiece of a quick counterattack - from intercepting the ball in the backcourt to scoring in just 11 seconds, the four players' off-ball run perfectly implemented the tactical requirements of the new coach. But the young defense exposed hidden dangers: Asensio's reckless gift points and Heysen's backcourt mistakes all reflect the lack of running-in of the new lineup.

Riyadh Crescent demonstrates mature tactical qualities. Head coach Inzaghi Jr. continued to use the 5-3-2 system to limit Vinicius' breakthrough by compressing the wing space and cutting off Real Madrid's straight pass line in the midfield, forcing the opponent to frequently take high balls (success rate is only 28%)

Although the ball control rate is at a disadvantage, Xinyue created 13 shots with efficient counterattacks, and the midfield combination of Milinkovic and Neves is not inferior in the confrontation. Goalkeeper Bunu's eight successful saves (including key penalties) became the cornerstone of the team's points grab.

After the game: Alarm bells and opportunities

Alonso admitted after the game: "We relied too much on the wing in the first half and lacked layout. Although there was some improvement in the second half, the lack of a last-minute kick made us pay the price." He also affirmed Gonzalo Garcia's performance, and the young player's running and finishing ability injected vitality into the front line. But Bunu said humbly: "Punishment saves are lucky, but the tactical execution of the whole team is the key to taking away points."

After this game, the situation in Group H was subtle: Salzburg Red Bull defeated Pachuca in the first game for the time being, and Real Madrid and New Moon scored 1 point. On June 22, Real Madrid will play against Chinese and North American champion Pachuca, while New Moon will face Salzburg

For Real Madrid, the stability of the defense line and the efficiency of the forward line need to be improved; New Moon uses its tough performance to prove that Asian football has the confidence to deal with European giants.

There is no inevitable script in the green field. Bunu's instant roar of a penalty kick freezes the opening game full of confrontation and suspense. When the Saudi players were wearing national flags to greet the fans, the backs of Real Madrid players bowed their heads and left the court were exactly the most real charm of football - no matter how much they are worth, only sweat and wisdom can win respect.