Maldini's response on whether Real Madrid can win the Club World Cup

After a long wait, the Club World Cup is about to begin with its opening match between Al-Ahly and Inter Miami. This Saturday, June 14, the FIFA-organized World Cup will welcome 32 teams. With everyone having different chances to win, Real Madrid is one of the clear favorites for the World Cup.

However, Maldini has recently revealed how likely it is for Real Madrid to win the World Cup. Despite all the signings Real Madrid has made and the presence of Xabi Alonso, Maldini doesn't consider the team a favorite. This is because he believes time hasn't been on Real Madrid's side to solve its problems.

Recognizing that issues such as off-the-ball play and pressing opponents take time, Maldini has chosen PSG as his favorite. The Parisian side, which just won its first Champions League, is the club Maldini likes most for the World Cup.

Real Madrid's chances

By signing Huijsen, Arnold, and Xabi Alonso in recent weeks, Real Madrid has prepared for the Club World Cup. While these aren't all the signings Real Madrid plans to make, they have been some of the most relevant ones. By greatly strengthening its defense, Real Madrid has a clear intention to win the World Cup.

With an extremely talented squad and a top-level coach, Real Madrid trusts it will succeed. However, Maldini's words have somewhat dampened the chances he has given Real Madrid to lift the World Cup.

Commenting that Real Madrid needs more than two weeks to fix several of its problems, Maldini doesn't see the club as his favorite. This shows just how much a Real Madrid that's going to fight until the end to win the World Cup is being underestimated.

The Club World Cup champion

Despite his clear preference for PSG, Maldini is making the same mistake several rivals have made with Real Madrid. If there's one thing that has defined Real Madrid in recent years, it's the ability to surprise even when facing several obstacles.