Real Madrid booked their spot in the quarter-finals of the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 with a narrow 1-0 win over Italian giants Juventus on Tuesday. The match-winner came in the 54th minute when Gonzalo Garcia rose high to head home the decisive goal, securing a crucial victory for the Spanish side.
It was a composed and disciplined performance from Xabi Alonso’s men, who showed great control throughout the game. The win sets up a quarter-final clash for Madrid against the winner of Tuesday’s other match between Borussia Dortmund and Monterrey of Mexico.
In more good news for Madrid fans, star forward Kylian Mbappe made his return from illness. The Frenchman came on as a substitute in the 68th minute, marking his first appearance of the tournament.
Real Madrid will be looking to continue their quest for another global title as they aim for Club World Cup glory under new head coach Xabi Alonso.
Federico Valverde and Arda Güler played key roles in Real Madrid’s midfield dominance. Valverde led all players with 15 progressive carries and 5 key passes, while also making 7 progressive passes, 6 ball recoveries, and 42 touches in the final third—second only to Vinícius Jr. Güler had the most touches in the match (100), ranked second in both progressive passes (13) and carries (12), and registered 2 key passes, along with a match-high 7 ball recoveries and 1.114 xT gain.
Aurélien Tchouaméni delivered a composed performance with a match-high 97.6% pass accuracy and completed 75% of his long balls. He added 6 progressive passes, 10 carries, 2 key passes, and ranked third in xT gain (1.113), showing his value in both build-up and chance creation.
Jude Bellingham maintained a 95.8% pass accuracy, added 6 progressive passes and 10 carries, along with 2 key passes, 4 final-third touches, and 4 ball recoveries, balancing attacking drive with defensive stability.
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