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Gonzalo Garcia Header Sends Real Madrid Into Club World Cup Quarterfinals

A 54th-minute header at Miami’s Hard Rock Stadium propelled Madrid into the last eight following Kylian Mbappé’s return from illness.

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Real Madrid's French forward Kylian Mbappe made his return from an illness in the last 16 win over Juventus

Overview

  • Gonzalo Garcia’s 54th-minute header secured Real Madrid’s 1-0 win over Juventus in the Round of 16.
  • Kylian Mbappé made his Club World Cup debut as a 68th-minute substitute after recovering from gastroenteritis.
  • Xabi Alonso’s persistence with a three-man defence and high press allowed Madrid to seize control after a balanced first half.
  • Juventus generated early threats through Randal Kolo Muani and Kenan Yildiz but could not break down Madrid’s organised defence.
  • Madrid will meet Borussia Dortmund in the quarter-finals after Dortmund edged Monterrey 2-1.