Real Madrid Edges Juventus 1-0 to Advance in FIFA Club World Cup 2025

Real Madrid defeated Juventus 1-0 in an intense ordeal in the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 Round of 16 at Hard Rock Stadium, Miami, and advanced to the quarter-final. Gonzalo Garcia scored a header in the 54th minute as the Spanish colossuses carried the day against the Purple Elephants. 

• Real Madrid Defeats Juventus 1-0 to Reach FIFA Club World Cup 2025 Quarterfinal 

• Gonzalo Garcia Scores Winner as Real Madrid Advances in Club World Cup 2025 

• Mbappe Returns, Garcia Shines in Real Madrid’s Win Over Juventus in Miami 

Real Madrid demonstrated their offensive ability under the leadership of Xabi Alonso capturing 57 percent of the ball and making 21 shots with 11 being on target as opposed to six by Juventus. Madrid also showed clinical finishing with Garcia scoring a towering header off a pinpoint cross by Trent Alexander-Arnold. Juventus goalkeeper Michele Di Gregorio made 10 saves including amazing saves on Federico Valverde and Jude Bellingham as the Italians could not get an equalizer. 

The first half was draw with no goal, both teams dropping opportunities. Francisco Conceicao of Juventus had a lovely chance which he wasted and Valverde headed powerfully, but his shot was deflected by Di Gregorio. Arda Guler, who impressed in the game against Real Madrid, had been causing problems to Juventus with his accurate crosses but to no avail until Garcia came into the game. 

His fellow forward Kylian Mbappe came off the bench in the 68th minute to make his tournament debut, replacing Garcia. His presence energized the fans but he was unable to contribute to the score. Juventus raised a late push as Randal Kolo Muani saw his penalty-claim denied in added time but Real Madrid held on to its result with Rudiger Antonio and Thibaut Courtois putting up defensive shields. 

Also Read: Fluminense Stuns Inter Milan 2-0 to Advance to Club World Cup Quarter-Finals

Real Madrid now advances to face either Borussia Dortmund or Monterrey on July 5 at MetLife Stadium, New Jersey. With Mbappe back and young stars like Garcia shining, Los Blancos are peaking at the right time in their quest for another Club World Cup title.