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After the game, Real Madrid expresses strong dissatisfaction with FIFA

Real Madrid expressed strong dissatisfaction with FIFA

In the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup group stage, Real Madrid defeated Salzburg Red Bull 3-0. However, after this victory, the team went through hours of chaotic itinerary and finally returned to the hotel in the early morning of June 28, which made the whole team feel extremely tired. This series of arrangements has aroused strong dissatisfaction with FIFA.

According to Spanish media COPE, after defeating Salzburg, Real Madrid players had to wait in the bus for nearly 6 hours. First, he stayed near the stadium for a long time after the game, and then continued to wait at the airport, resulting in head coach Xavi Alonso and his players not returning to the hotel until around 5 a.m. local time. This situation leaves the team with almost no time to rest and recover, and will usher in the next stage of training and preparation. The chaotic event organization affects preparations, Real Madrid clearly expressed their dissatisfaction with the FIFA event organization work, believing that the organizer's lack of preparation for logistics arrangements directly led to physical and mental exhaustion of the players and coaching staff. Considering that they will play against a strong opponent like Juventus in the round of 16 next time, the "White Army" is worried that this incident may affect the physical condition and competitive performance of key players.

According to the original plan, Real Madrid will start the next stage of training on the 28th to prepare for the key battle with Juventus. The tight time and insufficient recovery have put a lot of pressure on the team.

In addition to the current preparation problems, Real Madrid is also paying close attention to the recovery of striker Killian Mbappe. The French star had missed all three group matches due to virus infection, and his weight dropped by 4 to 5 kilograms, and his physical condition was once worrying.

Mbappe's situation has improved at present, but whether to make a comeback in the round of 16 still needs to make the final decision. For Real Madrid, if the new player can make his debut in the knockout stage, it will undoubtedly greatly enhance the team's offensive firepower and overall confidence.