Top 10 Players: Real Madrid 1-1 Al Hilal

Real Madrid started life under new head coach Xabi Alonso in the scorching Miami heat with a 1-1 draw vs. SPL outfit Al Hilal. The game never got to a natural flow for either team due to the playing conditions.

England international Trent Alexander-Arnold and the Spaniard—Dean Huijsen made their debuts in this game for Real Madrid—their performances were under the microscope more than others.

Dean Huijsen stood out as the most impactful player across multiple categories. He led all players in progressive passes (20), ranked fifth in progressive carries (6), and topped the xT gain chart with 1.825. His involvement was significant across phases, finishing second in total touches (80) and appearing in the top 10 for ball recoveries and take-ons as well.

Rúben Neves of Al Hilal also delivered a well-rounded performance, ranking first in overall touches (86), third in xT gain, and leading all players in ball recoveries. Arda Güler was another key performer, finishing second in xT gain (1.609), joint-top for key passes (3), and second for touches in the final third (29).

Jude Bellingham led all players in progressive carries (8) and also featured among the top 10 for touches in the final third, take-ons, ball recoveries, and key passes—highlighting his influence in both buildup and advanced areas.

Among passers, Raúl Asencio posted the highest pass completion rate (96.9%), while João Cancelo completed 100% of his longballs. Federico Valverde was consistently present across metrics, with strong numbers in progressive carries, passes, touches, and final third involvement. Trent Alexander-Arnold appeared in six top 10 categories, while players like Tchouaméni, and Brahim Díaz also showed versatility and efficiency in multiple departments.

Here is the full list of top 10 performers from the game: