Simone Inzaghi and Xabi Alonso are going to face each other again but with different teams this time. When they played before in the Champions League, Alonso showed how good he is with tactics. The game coming up between Al-Hilal and Real Madrid is going to be super interesting to watch because of how they both think about the game.
- Simone Inzaghi just became the new manager at Al-Hilal.
- Inzaghi likes using that 3-5-2 formation a lot.
- Xabi Alonso who’s managing Bayer Leverkusen, is really good at planning game strategy.
Inzaghi’s New Role at Al-Hilal
Simone Inzaghi just got the job as manager of Al-Hilal and everyone expects big things from him. He really likes using that 3-5-2 formation and wants to make Al-Hilal win a lot. They picked him after Jorge Jesus left, and the club really wants to get a top manager from Europe to help them long term. If you want to know more about it check out Al-Hilal’s Managerial Shake-Up.
THE LAST TIME INZAGHI FACED XABI ALONSO… IT WAS UGLY 😭
UCL last season — Alonso’s Leverkusen cooked Inter. Inzaghi’s team didn’t even get ONE shot on target. ZERO.
Now they meet again: Al-Hilal vs Real Madrid.
Different teams, same managers. Not a great omen 👀 https://t.co/ZvvGfw3kVu
— All About SPL 🔔 🇸🇦 (@Saudifutbol)
June 18, 2025
Alonso’s Strategic Acumen
Xabi Alonso who’s running things at Bayer Leverkusen now is really good at strategy and helping young players get better. You could see how he likes his team to keep the ball when they beat Inter Milan in Champions League. Now he’s going to have to use all that smart thinking when he plays against Real Madrid where he used to play. You can learn more at Bayer Leverkusen Information.
Anticipating the Tactical Showdown
While Al-Hilal and Real Madrid are getting ready to play it’s not just another game, it’s like watching two really smart coaches try to outthink each other. It’s going to be interesting seeing how Inzaghi and Alonso try different things against each other with their new teams. People who really like football are going to love watching how this game plays out. If you want to keep up with what’s happening, you should look at Real Madrid’s Tactical Insights.
