Juventus missed a very easy chance early on, and were left fuming throughout the match. Real Madrid made up for it by putting the ball in the Italian giants’ net in the second half. Gonzalo Garcia’s only goal sent Xabi Alonso’s side into the quarter-finals of the FIFA Club World Cup, where they will face the winner between Borussia Dortmund and Monterrey.
Los Blancos, the record five-time champions, won 1-0 at Miami’s Hard Rock Stadium on Tuesday night. Although both sides kept the opposing defenses busy with attacks and counterattacks throughout the match, Real Madrid, in addition to having the upper hand in possession (58 percent), had the upper hand in creating scoring opportunities. They managed 11 of their 22 shots on target. Juve, on the other hand, had just two of their six shots on target.
Juventus’ French forward Kolo Muani created a great opportunity seven minutes into the match. He ran at breakneck speed into the Real box after receiving a through pass from teammate Kenan Yildiz, then beat Antonio Rudiger and flicked it over the head of goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois. But Kolo Muani’s flick was a bit too strong and went just over the bar. Juventus were then kept busy with a series of attacks by Aurelien Chouhané and Jude Bellingham. Chuameni’s shot went wide and hit the opposing defender’s foot, while Bellingham’s shot was blocked by the Juventus goalkeeper and defender.
After missing a few more chances, goalkeeper Michel Di Gregorio jumped and saved Fede Valverde’s long-range shot just before the break. As a result, the two teams went into the break with a goalless draw. Real pressed the Italian giants further in the second half. However, the goals were not coming at all. Finally, in the 54th minute, Trent Alexander-Arnold from Liverpool provided the first assist for Real. Gonzalo Garcia jumped and headed in his cross to give Real the lead. With this, the Spanish forward scored his third goal in the fourth match of the current World Cup.
Kylian Mbappe was substituted for the first time in the competition in the 68th minute after the goal scorer was taken off. He missed the previous matches due to illness. However, the French star was not in form for the rest of the game. In the 72nd minute, the Juve goalkeeper blocked Arda Guler’s bullet-speed shot. Three minutes later, he disappointed again by denying Chuameni’s shot. The Old Lady of Turin appealed for a penalty in the end but was unsuccessful. As a result, Los Blancos were 1-0 down as there were no more goals.
Real will face the winner of Borussia Dortmund and Monterrey in the quarter-finals next Sunday. The second round of the Club World Cup will end with the match between the two teams currently competing. Seven teams have already qualified for the quarter-finals and seven teams have already qualified for the last sixteen.
FAQ
What is the FIFA Club World Cup?
The FIFA Club World Cup is an international tournament featuring champion clubs from each continent. It determines the best club team in the world.
When did the match between Real Madrid and Juventus take place?
The match took place during the ongoing FIFA Club World Cup tournament in 2025. The exact date depends on the official fixture list.
What was the final score between Real Madrid and Juventus?
Real Madrid defeated Juventus to advance to the quarter-finals, but the exact score may vary. Please check the latest match report for details.
What stage did Real Madrid reach after beating Juventus?
By beating Juventus, Real Madrid secured a place in the quarter-finals of the FIFA Club World Cup.
