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.

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.

While it’s early for Inzaghi and Al Hilal - and that shouldn't be taken for granted - it perhaps isn't a surprise that they're a contender