Updated On: 20 June, 2025 08:07 AM IST | Miami (USA) | AFP
Federico Valverde misses crucial penalty, leaving Madrid coach Xabi to rue poor first-half performance in 1-1 draw with Saudi Arabia’s Al-Hilal

Real Madrid’s Fede Valverde (left) is dejected after missing a penalty against Al-Hilal in Miami on Wednesday. Pic/Getty Images
Midfielder Federico Valverde missed a stoppage-time penalty as Real Madrid were held to a 1-1 draw by Saudi Arabia’s Al-Hilal in the Club World Cup on Wednesday.
Al-Hilal started off in effervescent fashion and had an early goal by Salem Aldawsari ruled out for offside.
Madrid gradually gained more control over the game and opened the scoring in the 34th minute with striker Gonzalo Garcia — starting in place of the ill Kylian Mbappe — finishing off a low-ball sent into the box by Rodrygo.