Real Madrid advances to Club World Cup quarter-finals after defeating Juventus

Real Madrid advanced to the quarter-finals of the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup after defeating Juventus 1-0 at Hard Rock Stadium.

The match that took place last night initially proved challenging — both teams failed to create goals in the first half. However, in the 54th minute, Gonzalo Garcia broke the deadlock with a header from Trent Alexander-Arnold’s cross.

“The first fifteen minutes were indeed difficult for us,” stated coach Xabi Alonso after the match.

Xabi Alonso’s team — reinforced by Thibaut Courtois between the posts — managed to maintain their lead until the final whistle.