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Quarter Finals begin
Two CWC games today, both involving Brazilian teams: Fluminense vs Al Hilal and Palmeiras vs Chelsea.
What is your expectations for today’s games?
Regarding Real Madrid, Alonso decided to keep the team in Palm Beach ahead of the game vs Dortmund, and away from the hustle and bustle of New York.
Today’s schedule is last training is set to 16:30 CEST and Xabi’s press conference takes places at 01:20 CEST.
CWC is a must win
CWC is being treated very seriously in Real Madrid. The message from Perez is to treat as the UCL.
NEW: Florentino Perez has promised each player a €1M bonus if they win the Club World Cup.
The club gives the CWC a very high importance and believe it’s a MUST-WIN. @diarioas pic.twitter.com/nYV1WvIgK1
— Madrid Zone (@theMadridZone) July 4, 2025
Arsenal are ready
BREAKING: Arsenal are now READY to make an offer of over €90M for Rodrygo Goes after the Club World Cup ends.
The player has put talks with Arsenal on stand-by until the tournament ends. @diarioas pic.twitter.com/2ZJ1nlDSv8
— Madrid Zone (@theMadridZone) July 4, 2025
Interestingly, Rodrygo’s situation impacts Endrick, whose plan was to be loaned out. But with Rodrygo leaving, Endrick might stay.
