Madrid Advances, Awaiting Opponent

Coach Xabi Alonso’s side booked their spot in the Quarterfinals with a 1–0 victory over Juventus in Miami, thanks to a goal from rising star Gonzalo García. That win means their next challenge will come from the winner of Borussia Dortmund vs Monterrey, depending on that match’s outcome. The Quarterfinal clash is scheduled for July 5 in New York, moving from the Hard Rock Stadium to the MetLife Stadium.

European Powerhouse Takes on either Dortmund or Monterrey

This Quarterfinal encounter will be pivotal as Real Madrid seeks to consolidate itself as the favorite to win the Club World Cup. Facing Borussia Dortmund would present a fast-paced, physical battle, while Monterrey poses a different test—dynamic and explosive in transition.

How Madrid Beat the Juve

Before a thunderstorm hit Miami’s Hard Rock Stadium, academy product Gonzalo García rose to head in the winner, capitalizing on Madrid’s speedy second half. That powerful—yet elegant—header not only sealed the match but marked his third goal in four Club World Cup appearances, as he continues to impress under Xabi Alonso.

With Kylian Mbappé returning from gastroenteritis to play the final half-hour, the focus was on maintaining control. Defensive formations with Tchouaméni, Huijsen, and Rüdiger allowed Madrid's midfield to build rhythm, while Güler and Valverde supplied technical flair from midfield.

Despite an early scare when Kolo Muani nearly lobbed Courtois, Madrid grew into the game and dominated post-halftime. Bellingham tested Juve’s goalkeeper Di Gregorio early on, and Vinícius Jr. repeatedly created danger on the wing until Alexander-Arnold delivered the decisive cross.

With the goal secured, Madrid shifted fluidly between possession and counter-attack. Vinícius unleashed a ripping chance and Valverde attempted a spectacular bicycle kick, smashed off the crossbar by Di Gregorio. Courtois remained composed during Juventus’s few opportunities, and the team fully focused on the big picture.

Enter Mbappé, the last to join and cheered to the stands, marking his comeback after missing three matches. Exhausted yet celebrated, he brings a new spark as Madrid heads to New York—poised for what could be an epic final chapter in this Club World Cup journey.