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Real Madrid Triumphs Over Dortmund in Thrilling FIFA Club World Cup Quarter-Final

A Late Surge and Mbappé’s Magic Seal Semi-Final Spot for Los Blancos

Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images

Real Madrid secured a 3-2 victory against Dortmund in an exciting FIFA Club World Cup quarter-final match. The game, which concluded at full-time, showcased intense competition and crucial moments.

Real Madrid took an early lead with a goal from Gonzalo García as the opener against BVB. Fran García (20’), and a decisive strike from Kylian Mbappé (90+4’) helped Madrid secure a narrow victory over Dortmund. BVB fought back with efforts from Maximilian Beier (90+2’) and Serhou Guirassy (90+8’ (P)), but it wasn’t enough to overturn the deficit.

🚨 Xabi Alonso: "Our system today was defined by Aurélien Tchouaméni.

We let him analyze what's needed and decide where he needs to be.

In some sequences, he played high, and in others, he dropped low in a back 5.

He did it really, really well." pic.twitter.com/9wP7eMUJfW
— Madrid Zone (@theMadridZone) July 5, 2025

Real Madrid Advances: Alonso Praises Squad’s Evolution

Real Madrid showcased their resilience and attacking prowess, securing a victory that see’s them into the next round. The match was closely contested, with both teams displaying strong possession and passing accuracy.

Reflecting on the victory and the road ahead, Real Madrid’s new manager Xabi Alonso in his post-match interview said:

“One of our biggest goals was to learn to play more as a team, both on and off the ball. Learn to move in compact blocks, to press high, to be closer together, to make our distance management more efficient. That was the main goal and we’re improving it.”

“When we started this tournament, we had 2 goals in mind: – Winning the tournament, Improving our football.”

Alonso expressed that the improvement in the squad over the past few weeks has been significant. Managing to play high-profile games, the Spanish manager is being able to utilise all the depth to Madrid’s use at the Club World Cup 2025.

Next opponent: Real Madrid ⚔️

🗓️ Wednesday, July 09
🏟️ MetLife Stadium
⌚️ 9pm 🇫🇷 – 3pm 🇺🇸#FIFACWC pic.twitter.com/yVm63jBQKd
— Paris Saint-Germain (@PSG_English) July 5, 2025

The Los Blancos will now taken on PSG in the semifinals of the Club World Cup 2025. Mbappe will reunite with his former club as the two giants of Europe face off each other at the world stage for the first time. Being unbeaten in the tournament, Alonso and his side will have possible their biggest challenge to overcome against the Parisians.

PSG who triumphed over Bayern in the final four will come in as the favourites to win the whole thing. However, given Real Madrid is on full squad strength and the goal scoring spree, Alonso and his men can surprise the world with the Madrid heritage as the final phases of CWC 2025 approach.

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