• Madrid's composed performance, alongside the rise of talents like García and the return of Mbappé, suggests they are serious contenders for the title as the tournament progresses.
  • In further encouraging news for Madrid supporters, Kylian Mbappé made his tournament debut, coming off the bench in the 68th minute following his recovery from illness.

Real Madrid narrowly defeated Juventus 1–0 on June 1, 2025, securing their place in the FIFA Club World Cup quarter-finals. The match took place at Miami's Hard Rock Stadium, with a second-half header from 21-year-old Gonzalo García sealing the victory, marking his third goal of the tournament.

Madrid's RB Trent whips a beautiful cross, providing an assist for Garcia. (PHOTO | COURTESY: X)

The decisive moment arrived in the 54th minute when García leapt to connect with a precise cross from Trent Alexander-Arnold, guiding the ball past the Juventus goalkeeper to put Madrid ahead.

Manager Xabi Alonso's team exhibited tactical mastery throughout the game, with Federico Valverde emerging as a standout player in midfield.

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Real Madrid captain Valverde awarded the Man of the Match Award. (PHOTO | COURTESY: X)

The Uruguayan captain's tireless effort and leadership earned him the Man of the Match award.

In further encouraging news for Madrid supporters, Kylian Mbappé made his tournament debut, coming off the bench in the 68th minute following his recovery from illness.

Though not at his sharpest, his inclusion provided Madrid with additional attacking options in the closing moments.

Conversely, Juventus found it challenging to deal with the intense heat and humidity in Florida. According to head coach Thiago Motta, ten of their players reportedly requested to be substituted due to fatigue.

The harsh conditions impacted their performance, and despite having some possession, Juventus only managed two shots on target as Madrid's defence remained resolute.

Goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois and the defensive unit delivered a strong performance, preventing Juventus from finding an equaliser.

With this win, Real Madrid moves on to face Borussia Dortmund in the quarter-finals on July 5 in New Jersey, a matchup that is anticipated to be one of the key highlights of the revamped Club World Cup.

Madrid's composed performance, alongside the rise of talents like García and the return of Mbappé, suggests they are serious contenders for the title as the tournament progresses.