Saudi Arabia's Al-Hilal fought back to earn a hard-fought 1-1 draw against Spanish giants Real Madrid in their Group H opener of the 21st FIFA Club World Cup at Hard Rock Stadium on Wednesday.

Match Highlights:
▸ 34': Gonzalo García gives Real Madrid the lead with clinical finish
▸ 41': Rúben Neves converts penalty to equalize for Al-Hilal
▸ 90+3': Yassine Bounou saves late penalty to preserve draw

Key Moments:

• Al-Hilal dominated early proceedings, having goal disallowed for offside

• Real Madrid controlled possession (61%) but struggled to break compact defense

• Dramatic late penalty save by Moroccan keeper Bounou secures crucial point

Group H Standings After Matchday 1:

1. Red Bull Salzburg – 3 pts (+1 GD)

2. Al-Hilal – 1 pt (0 GD)

3. Real Madrid – 1 pt (0 GD)

4. Pachuca – 0 pts (-1 GD)

Post-Match Reactions:
Al-Hilal manager Jorge Jesus:
"This result proves we can compete with world's best. Bounou's save was decisive but the team mentality made this possible."

Real Madrid's Carlo Ancelotti:
"We lacked precision in final third. Two points dropped, but tournament is long."

Tournament Context:

• First ever competitive meeting between the clubs

• Al-Hilal becomes first Saudi club to take points off European champion in CWC history

• Record crowd of 63,328 at Hard Rock Stadium