Real Madrid Dominate Dortmund in Club World Cup Showdown
What a clash it was between Real Madrid and Borussia Dortmund in the FIFA Club World Cup quarter-finals! Real Madrid showed their class early on and never looked back as they secured a confident 2-0 victory at the MetLife Stadium, setting their sights firmly on a semi-final showdown with PSG.
Right from the first whistle, Real Madrid came out blazing. Just 10 minutes in, Gonzalo Garcia opened the scoring with an outstanding goal—his fourth of the tournament. It was Arda Güler who delivered a beautifully weighted pass into the box, and Garcia, full of composure and confidence, volleyed it cleanly into the net. That finish wasn’t just skillful; it was a statement.
Barely ten minutes later, Fran Garcia doubled the lead with a goal straight out of Xabi Alonso’s tactical playbook. It all started with a blistering underlap from Trent Alexander-Arnold, whose low cross into the danger zone found Fran Garcia making a perfectly timed run. The finish was clinical. With only 20 minutes on the clock, Real had already put themselves in a commanding position.
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Dortmund struggled to cope with Real’s aggressive press and precise passing. Their midfield looked flat, and their defense was left constantly exposed on the counterattack. VinÃcius Jr. and Jude Bellingham were relentless, creating several near-chances. Bellingham, in particular, had a golden opportunity to make it three, but dragged his shot just wide.
Even when Dortmund tried to push back, Thibaut Courtois was there to calmly deal with anything that came his way. A few moments of promise for Dortmund—like Brandt’s early header and a strike from Pascal Gross—simply weren’t enough to break down the Spanish giants.
By halftime, the score remained 2-0, but the momentum was all with Madrid. Their control of the game was evident in every stat: they may have had less possession (just 41.5%), but they made every moment count—eight shots, four on target, and a total of nine touches in the opposition box.
Xabi Alonso’s side looked sharp, disciplined, and full of confidence. The energy on the pitch was mirrored by the fans, with chants, “oles,” and even a Mexican wave circling the stadium by the 22nd minute. It was a party in white.
As the final whistle blew, it was clear—Real Madrid are here to win it all. With players like Gonzalo Garcia, Fran Garcia, Bellingham, and VinÃcius Jr. all in top form, and a strong defensive line led by Rüdiger and Courtois, this Madrid team looks ready to take on anyone. PSG awaits, but tonight, Madrid sent a powerful message: they are not just competing—they are dominating.
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