Real Madrid and Dortmund Advance To FIFA Club World Cup Quarterfinals
Real Madrid and Borussia Dortmund secured their spots in the quarterfinals of the FIFA Club World Cup with impressive victories on Tuesday.
Real Madrid Edges Past Juventus
Real Madrid triumphed 1-0 over Juventus at Hard Rock Stadium thanks to Gonzalo Garcia’s 54th-minute header. The match showcased a strong performance from Madrid, with Kylian Mbappe making his tournament return as a substitute in the 68th minute.
The first half was tightly contested, with Juventus creating early chances through Randal Kolo Muani and Kenan Yildiz. However, Madrid gradually took control, with Jude Bellingham and Federico Valverde testing Juve’s goalkeeper Michele Di Gregorio. The breakthrough came from a well-placed cross by Trent Alexander-Arnold, which Garcia converted to secure the win.
Dortmund Defeats Monterrey
In a closely fought match, Borussia Dortmund overcame Monterrey 2-1, thanks to two first-half goals from Serhou Guirassy. Despite a spirited second-half response from Monterrey, who scored through German Berterame, Dortmund held on for the win. A late header from Sergio Ramos nearly sealed the deal, but Dortmund’s defense held firm.
Quarterfinal Matchups
Palmeiras vs. Chelsea
Fluminense vs. Al-Hilal
Paris Saint-Germain vs. Bayern Munich
Real Madrid vs. Borussia Dortmund
