MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — New managers went head to head in the Club World Cup’s Group H clash between Real Madrid and Al Hilal on Wednesday. There was no separation between two, which ended in a 1-1 draw that included a 90-plus minute penalty save by Al Hilal goalkeeper Yassine Bonou to secure the tie.

Both Xabi Alonso and Simone Inzaghi will make their touchline debuts for their new teams on Wednesday at the Club World Cup, with Real Madrid and Al-Hilal set to square off in their opening match of the competition.

Al-Hilal's 1-1 draw against Real Madrid at the Club World Cup highlights Arabic football's ascent. Despite not winning, Simone Inzaghi's team demonstrated skill and confidence. The encounter signaled the Gulf region's growing competitiveness,