Real Madrid and Borussia Dortmund have advanced to the Club World Cup quarterfinals, setting up an anticipated clash after securing victories in their respective last-16 matches on Tuesday.
In Miami, Real Madrid clinched a 1-0 win over Juventus. Youngster Gonzalo Garcia netted the decisive goal in the 54th minute, his third of the tournament.
The victory continued Xabi Alonso’s unbeaten run as Madrid coach and saw Kylian Mbappé return from illness as a substitute.
Coach Alonso praised Garcia’s performance and hinted at a larger role for Mbappé in the next game, while Juventus boss Igor Tudor cited player exhaustion as a factor in his team’s defeat.
In Atlanta, Borussia Dortmund defeated Mexican side Monterrey 2-1, preventing former Real Madrid captain Sergio Ramos from facing his old team.
Serhou Guirassy scored both goals for Dortmund, though Monterrey fought back with a goal from German Berterame, and Ramos narrowly missed a late equalizer.
Dortmund coach Niko Kovac acknowledged the challenge of facing Real Madrid but expressed confidence in his team.
Dortmund will be without Jobe Bellingham, who is suspended for the quarterfinal clash against his brother Jude’s Real Madrid side.
