Under the leadership of Xabi Alonso, Real Madrid has shown promising signs of success, and they're all set to make a statement at the Club World Cup by taking on Juventus at the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens. Alonso, a stalwart who served Real Madrid for five seasons from 2009 to 2014, was seen as the ideal choice to steer the club. His previous stint at Bayer Leverkusen saw him exceed expectations by clinching both the Bundesliga and German Cup in a span of three years. However, he's well aware that Real Madrid is a different beast altogether where winning silverware is part of the job description. Last season, by any other club's standards, Real Madrid would have been applauded for making it to the Champions League quarter-finals and securing second place in both La Liga and the Spanish Cup. But for Los Blancos, it was a call for significant changes. The club acted swiftly by signing Alonso on a three-year contract and bringing in high-profile players Trent Alexander-Arnold and Dean Huijsen from Liverpool and Bournemouth respectively. These strategic moves were made with the Club World Cup in sight and seem to be paying off. Despite a shaky start with a 1-1 draw against Al-Hilal, Alonso showcased his managerial prowess when his team overcame an early red card to Raul Asencio against Pachuca, securing a 3-1 victory with only ten men on the field. A subsequent 3-0 triumph over RB Salzburg has bolstered their confidence ahead of their match against Juventus. Juventus, another football giant with lofty aspirations, seems to be struggling under manager Igor Tudor. Despite leading Juventus to fourth place shortly after replacing Thiago Motta in March and earning a three-year contract, Tudor's squad was outclassed 5-2 by Manchester City in their third Club World Cup match. They had started the competition strongly with wins over Al Ain (5-0) and Wydad AC (4-1), but they seem to be falling short when pitted against the top-tier teams. As Juventus prepares to face a revitalised Real Madrid, it could be another hurdle in their path. Meanwhile, Real Madrid, under Alonso's guidance, seems to be back on track for trophy hunting. 18+ | Gamble responsibly | gambleaware.org | Odds subject to change 18+ | Gamble responsibly | gambleaware.org | Odds subject to change If you are on the lookout for the latest free bet offers, then look no further. Here, not only do we bring you numerous free bet offers, but all from the very best betting sites in the industry. Each bookie we recommend is fully licensed and regulated by the UK Gambling Commission, so you know you are always betting on a safe and trustworthy site. Check out the Mirror Betting Hubs Free Bets offers here . Full terms and conditions apply | gambleaware.org | Gamble responsibly | 18+ | UK only READ MORE: Free Bets & Bookmaker Sign Up Offers Reach plc is committed to promoting safer gambling. All of our content and recommended bets are advised to those aged 18 or over. Odds are subject to change too. We strongly encourage our readers to only ever bet what they can afford to lose. For more information, please call the National Gambling Helpline on 0808 8020 133 or visit gambleaware.org .