Kroos' retirement left a huge gap in Real's midfield, as the veteran was known for his passing accuracy and vision. The former midfielder has had his say on what he thinks Xabi Alonso's Real Madrid are lacking.

The glitz and glamor that are a defining element of the Real Madrid experience were on full display at MetLife Stadium on Saturday, complete with the Club World Cup's second-biggest crowd so far and a win over Borussia Dortmund to book a spot in the semifinals.

This article was originally published on www.si.com as Supercomputer Predicts 2025 Club World Cup Winner: Real Madrid Third Favorites. There were 32, but now only four. Within a flash, we have arrived at the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup semifinal stage.