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In a blockbuster Round of 16 fixture of the FIFA Club World Cup 2025, played at the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami, Real Madrid held their nerves and managed to beat the Italian giants Juventus 1-0. The win made sure that the Los Blancos move on to the next round while Juve’s hopes of winning a title went down the drain. The Juventus goalkeeper delivered an outstanding performance by making many saves to keep the match tight, but all his efforts went in vain with Gonzalo Garcia’s goal in the 54th minute.
The solitary goal in the match came from a header from the 21-year-old Spanish wonder-boy, Gonzalo Garcia, who has been leading the goal-scoring for Madrid in this FIFA Club World Cup 2025. He was assisted by Trent Alexander-Arnold, who registered his first assist for Real since the time he joined the club from Liverpool. Real Madrid had many shots on target but could only manage to find the back of the net once.
Real Madrid to face Borussia Dortmund in FIFA Club World Cup quarter-finals
Madrid will be facing Borussia Dortmund in the next round of the FIFA Club World Cup 2025, which will be played at the MetLife Stadium in New Jersey. Borussia Dortmund managed to secure a victory against Sergio Ramos-led Monterrey, all thanks to the brace from the 29-year-old Serhou Guirassy, who lifted the morale of the team. Moreover, the match proves crucial as the Bellingham brothers, Jude Bellingham and Jobe Bellingham will battle against each other for the very first time.
Real Madrid will be happy that their main man Kylian Mbappe is back, fit after recovering from acute gastroenteritis. Having made an appearance as a substitute in the second-half of the game, Madrid will be thankful to have him back in the squad ahead of the quarter-finals.
