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As the highly anticipated clash between Real Madrid and Al Hilal in the FIFA Club World Cup approaches, British football fans have multiple options to catch the action live. The match is set to kick off on June 18, 2025, at 20:00 UK time, with Channel 5 UK HD providing free-to-air coverage. The commentary team for this broadcast includes Rich Wolfenden as the main commentator, Michael Brown as the co-commentator, and Kleberson offering expert analysis as a pundit. Anita Jones will be reporting live from the venue.
For those preferring a paid option or seeking additional analysis, DAZN UK will also broadcast the match, featuring the same commentary team as Channel 5. DAZN's global reach extends to other regions, including the USA, where the match will be covered by a different team. In the US, Alex Scott will present the broadcast, with Luke Wileman as the main commentator and Brian Dunseth as the co-commentator. The punditry duties in the US will be handled by Mo Adams, Luis Garcia, and Paul Robinson.
Meanwhile, talkSPORT 2 and the talkSPORT App will offer radio coverage of the match, with Joe Shennan as the main commentator and Scott Minto as the co-commentator.
For those interested in watching the match on other platforms, TBS USA will also broadcast it with the same team as DAZN USA.
Real Madrid, the Spanish giants, are heavy favourites to win this encounter, having qualified for the tournament as recent UEFA Champions League winners. Al Hilal, on the other hand, qualified by winning the AFC Champions League. The match marks the first game for Xabi Alonso as Real Madrid's manager and Simone Inzaghi as Al Hilal's manager, adding an extra layer of intrigue to the contest.
The new 32-team format of the FIFA Club World Cup brings together top clubs from around the world, making these matches even more compelling. Fans can look forward to seeing stars like Vinícius Jr. for Real Madrid and Aleksandar Mitrović for Al Hilal in action.
For more information on the FIFA Club World Cup and its history, you can visit the official FIFA website. To learn more about Real Madrid and their recent performances, check out their official club page. For insights into Al Hilal's journey to the tournament, visit the official Al Hilal website.
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