A seismic shock is shaking the Madridista universe.

The first lineup under Xabi Alonso’s command for the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 is here, and it’s nothing short of a tactical earthquake.

Get ready, because this is a revolution that has everyone’s jaws dropping.

The genius from Tolosa, our very own Xabi, has arrived at Santiago Bernabéu with a master plan blending youth, experience, and pure white DNA.

If you bleed white like us, drop a like right now and subscribe to Conexión Bernabéu so you don’t miss a second of this glorious new era for Real Madrid.

This isn’t just any starting eleven—it’s a message to the football world: Real Madrid is back to crush all opponents.

Today, we break down this dream lineup, the tactical keys that will change the game, and why this team is destined to make history.

Stay tuned, Madridistas, because this is epic.

After a 2024-2025 season that fell short of our greatness—injuries ravaging the defense and football that didn’t always inspire—Florentino Pérez made a bold move.

Xabi Alonso is the chosen one.

He’s no ordinary coach; he’s a living legend of Madridismo, a brilliant mind who conquered the Champions League as a player and revolutionized European football from the bench with Bayern Leverkusen.

Remember that undefeated Bundesliga? That German Cup? That’s the Xabi now steering our ship.

But it wasn’t easy.

Xabi arrives in a critical moment with barely two weeks to prepare for the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 in the United States—a tournament that’s not just competition, it’s an obsession for Real Madrid.

Florentino was clear: no interim coach, only the best.

And the best is Xabi Alonso.

His mission is crystal clear: bring us back to the summit of world football, reignite the fans’ passion, and build a team that’s a title-winning machine.

The first thing Xabi did was shake up the squad.

Luka Modric, our Croatian magician, will play the Club World Cup but then say goodbye—painful but legendary.

Lucas Vázquez and Jesús Vallejo are also leaving, with rumors swirling around Rodrigo and Ferland Mendy.

But it’s not all farewells.

Xabi has brought elite reinforcements: Din Wigsen, a young and elegant center-back; Trent Alexander-Arnold, a right-back with genius vision; and Álvaro Carreras, a left wing-back ready to shine.

Keep an eye on Franco Mastantuono, the Argentine River Plate prodigy, a personal bet from Xabi himself.

This is a galactic project in the making.

What excites us most is Xabi’s mentality.

At his presentation, he said: “I want the fans to be proud, to feel joy, and say ‘This is the team I love.

That’s pure Madridismo.’”

Xabi isn’t here to speculate; he’s here to dominate.

His philosophy is clear: possession, high pressing at key moments, and ambitious football that connects with the Bernabéu.

So, how will this translate on the pitch?
Here’s the bombshell lineup leaked for the Club World Cup debut that has Madridistas ecstatic.

Goalkeeper: Thibaut Courtois.

No debate here.

Courtois, the world’s best goalkeeper, fully recovered from his ACL injury, is back to extraterrestrial form.

His saves earn points, his leadership is gold, and his presence intimidates any striker.

Xabi knows with Courtois, we start winning.

Right Back: Trent Alexander-Arnold.

A blockbuster signing.

The former Liverpool star arrives with a global star status.

His game vision, pinpoint passes, and attacking prowess fit perfectly with Xabi’s style.

At Leverkusen, Xabi used offensive wing-backs, and Trent fits like a glove.

Dani Carvajal remains a luxury option, but Trent is the undisputed starter.

Center Back (Right): Din Wigsen.

The 20-year-old Dutch-born Spanish international is Xabi’s big bet.

Elegant, brave, with a privileged first touch to build from the back.

In the 2025 Premier League, he proved ready for big challenges.

Starting him at the Club World Cup sends a clear message: youth rules.

Center Back (Left): Antonio Rudiger or Éder Militão.

A delicious dilemma.

Rudiger, the soul of the defense, is a NATO-level leader and an impenetrable wall.

Militão, if fully fit, brings speed and aggression.

Xabi will decide based on form, but both guarantee solidity.

Left Back: Álvaro Carreras.

A homecoming joy.

The Real Madrid youth product who shone at Benfica is the pick for the left wing-back.

His ball progression, technique, and link-up play fit perfectly with Xabi’s system.

Mendy and Fran García are great, but Carreras has that special touch that enchants.

Defensive Midfield: Aurélien Tchouaméni.

The French rock anchors the midfield.

He destroys attacks, recovers balls like no other, and has the quality to start plays.

In 2024-2025, he had to play center-back due to injuries but now returns to his natural habitat.

With Xabi, Tchouaméni will be the team’s anchor.

Right Midfield: Federico Valverde.

The “Falcon” is untouchable.

His intensity, physical deployment, and attacking runs are pure gold.

Xabi sees him as the midfield engine, a player who can defend, attack, and lead.

Left Midfield: Jude Bellingham.

The midfield king.

Bellingham’s impact has been brutal with goals, assists, and leadership beyond his years.

As an attacking midfielder, he’ll break lines, reach the box, and be the creative brain.

Xabi called him “special in any position”—high praise indeed.

Attacking Midfield (Number 10): Franco Mastantuono.

The bombshell of the eleven.

The 17-year-old Argentine star from River Plate is set to start.

Xabi believes in this kid who combines vision, dribbling, and goal-scoring.

His inclusion is a statement: Real Madrid doesn’t just sign stars; it creates legends.

Mastantuono is Modric’s heir, and the Club World Cup will be his grand debut.

Left Wing: Vinicius Jr.

Electric, unstoppable, the soul of the attack.

Despite an irregular 2024-2025 season with 21 goals in 52 matches, Vini remains a hurricane when on fire.

Xabi wants him more disciplined in pressing but will give him freedom to destroy defenses.

Striker: Kylian Mbappé.

The cherry on top.

Mbappé is the dream signing and attack leader.

31 goals in 34 games in his first Real Madrid season speak volumes.

Xabi wants him central but free to roam.

Mbappé is the killer who will terrorize opponents.

This lineup is a dream: a 4-4-2 that can morph into a 4-3-3 or even a 3-4-3.

Xabi is a tactical genius.

It’s a balanced team with experience and youth, muscle and magic.

But best of all, it represents a Real Madrid that won’t settle, that goes for everything.

Xabi Alonso’s tactical brain is extraordinary.

At Bayern Leverkusen, he transformed a mediocre squad into an invincible machine with three keys he now brings to Madrid:

Tactical Flexibility:

      Xabi doesn’t stick to one system.At Leverkusen, he used 3-4-3 or 3-5-2 with offensive wing-backs and a solid midfield.

At Madrid, he starts with 4-4-2 but can shift to 4-3-3 or 3-4-3 to dominate possession.

With players like Trent, Carreras, and Bellingham, he has the pieces to morph without losing control.
Purposeful Possession:
Unlike Ancelotti’s sometimes chaotic, fast-transition Madrid, Xabi wants possession that hurts.Wigsen and Tchouaméni will be key to cleanly building from the back, while Bellingham and Mastantuono break lines with vertical passes.

Madrid will suffocate opponents with the ball—champion football.
Selective Pressing:
Xabi doesn’t press madly all game but chooses key moments.At Leverkusen, his team stole 12.

3 balls per game in the opponent’s half.

At Madrid, Bappe and Vini will press crucially, while Bellingham and Valverde cut inside passes.

This smart pressing allows quick recovery and lethal counterattacks.
Youth Investment:
Wigsen, Carreras, and Mastantuono aren’t accidents.Xabi believes in youth, as shown at Leverkusen with Florian Wirtz.

At Madrid, players like Arda Güler and Enzo Fernández will get more minutes than under Ancelotti.

The future is now, and Xabi is building a team to dominate for a decade.

The Club World Cup 2025 won’t be easy.

Rivals like Manchester City, Bayern Munich, Flamengo, and Al Hilal are formidable.

Xabi knows he must have his team ready from minute one.

Managing egos like Mbappé and Vinicius, ensuring players like Rodrigo, Camavinga, and Güler feel valued is a titanic challenge.

But if anyone can do it, it’s Xabi Alonso.

Luka Modric’s farewell leaves a huge void, but Mastantuono is ready to take the baton.

This 17-year-old prodigy has the talent, vision, and personality to shine.

Madridistas, this is just the beginning.

Xabi Alonso’s first lineup is more than a team—it’s a declaration of war on world football.

With Courtois, Trent, Wigsen, Rudiger, Carreras, Tchouaméni, Valverde, Bellingham, Mastantuono, Vinicius, and Mbappé, this team mixes experience, youth, talent, and hunger for glory.

The Club World Cup is the first step, but this project aims to dominate for years.

If you believe in this new era, if you feel the white pride running through your veins, leave a like, subscribe to Conexión Bernabéu, and hit the bell.

We are the voice of Madridismo, and together we will celebrate every goal, every title, every epic moment of this revolution.

¡Ala Madrid y nada más!

Now, tell me, what do you think?
Do you like this lineup?
Is Mastantuono ready to be Modric’s heir?
Which rival worries you most in the Club World Cup?

Leave your answers in the comments—because here, we are all part of the Madridista family.