Pakistan, July 3 — Reports indicate that Spanish club Real Madrid recorded a 1-0 result against Juventus on Tuesday, setting up a potential Club World Cup quarter-final meeting with Borussia Dortmund, who were said to have edged Mexican side Monterrey.
According to match summaries, Serhou Guirassy scored twice for the German team in their narrow 2-1 contest against Sergio Ramos's side in Atlanta. This outcome prevented Ramos from a possible encounter with his former club.
Gonzalo Garcia reportedly headed in what was described as his third goal of the tournament, helping Madrid secure a slim win over Juventus at the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami. Observers highlighted Madrid’s performance under Xabi Alonso, who remains unbeaten as coach, and noted Kylian Mbappe’s return from illness as a substitute appearance.
Thibaut Courtois was quoted mentioning the opposing goalkeeper’s efforts: “We had a lot of chances in the second half, but their goalkeeper was really good.”
Reports describe a balanced first half where Juventus started strongly, with Madrid finishing the period on the front foot. The decisive moment appeared to come from a Trent Alexander-Arnold cross converted by Garcia after 54 minutes. Mbappe entered the match later to cheers from the crowd, although no major chances came his way as Juventus searched for an equaliser.
Alonso is said to have expressed satisfaction with his side’s resilience, suggesting Mbappe could play a bigger role in the next fixture: “We will keep watching him. I think he will be much better for the quarters,” he noted.
Juventus coach Igor Tudor reportedly attributed his team’s fatigue to the conditions and season’s demands, commenting that many players felt drained by the end.
In Atlanta, Guirassy’s reported brace helped Dortmund past Monterrey in a competitive match, securing a place against Real Madrid, who had prevailed over them in the 2024 Champions League final. Dortmund coach Niko Kovac noted Madrid’s strengths but expressed optimism if his team maintained their performance levels.
Karim Adeyemi provided both assists for Guirassy, who has reportedly reached 37 goals this season across competitions. Jobe Bellingham’s booking means he is suspended for the upcoming tie against his brother Jude’s Madrid side.
Monterrey, according to reports, pressed hard in the second half, pulling one back through German Berterame and pushing for an equaliser, with Ramos coming close via a late header.
Ramos was quoted reflecting on his team’s efforts: “The crowd and our fans and the people who understand about football, they saw that the team gave everything.”
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