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Club World Cup updates, odds: Real Madrid draw shows scale of Alonso's task

Real Madrid's tournament began with a fizzle vs. Al Hilal, while Phil Foden fired Man City to an opening win over Wydad AC. Here's what you need to know as Wednesday unfolds in the Club World Cup.

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AL-HILAL DRAW VS. REAL MADRID

Bounou's penalty heroics thwart Spain's finest again as Al-Hilal make statement

A crucial penalty save by Yassine Bounou helped Al Hilal claim an impressive draw with Real Madrid at the FIFA Club World Cup.

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