Real Madrid vs Al Hilal - Club World Cup: Live score, team news and updates as Trent Alexander-Arnold STARTS as he makes debut
Well, there's only one place to start really, isn't there... Simone Inzaghi is set for his first match in charge of Al-Hilal since joining almost immediately after losing the Champions League final with Inter.
Oh, and there's some right back Real Madrid have brought in for the competition, his shirt says Trent - judging from his announcement press conference he must be some breakout star from Spain because I've never heard of him.
There will be a lot of eyes on the teamsheets tonight to see what that guy can do, whether it's from the start or on the bench.
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