Real Madrid’s new era under Xabi Alonso began with a 1-1 draw against Al Hilal, the teams’ Club World Cup opener played out in stifling heat in Miami. It was the first glimpse of Madrid in ...

That’s why Alonso adjusted Madrid’s in-possession shape in the second half. By attacking in a lopsided 4-2-3-1 with Valverde moving infield from the right wing, Madrid could combine in the space.