Posted: Wednesday, July 2, 2025. 9:41 am CST.
Trent Alexander Arnold and Gonzalo García celebrate as Real Madrid edged Juventus 1-0 in the Round of 16 on Tuesday, July 1, 2025. Photo Credit: FIFA Club World Cup/DAZN
By Rubén Morales Iglesias: The final two Round of 16 matches of the FIFA Club World Cup delivered drama and decisive moments on Tuesday, as Real Madrid and Borussia Dortmund secured their places in the quarterfinals with narrow but hard-fought victories.
Real Madrid 1–0 Juventus (Hard Rock Stadium, Miami)
A single moment of brilliance was enough to separate two European giants. Gonzalo García, Real Madrid’s breakout star of the tournament, rose to the occasion once again, heading home a Trent Alexander-Arnold cross in the 54th minute. Juventus had their chances—most notably a first-half breakaway by Randal Kolo Muani—but couldn’t find a way past Thibaut Courtois, who stood tall in goal. The win sends Madrid into a heavyweight clash with Dortmund.
Borussia Dortmund 2–1 Monterrey (Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta)
Dortmund struck early through Serhou Guirassy, who bagged a brace within the first 25 minutes. Monterrey responded with a second-half header from Germán Berterame, but the German side held firm despite late pressure. The match also marked a milestone for the tournament, as Francisco Mendoza, a local Atlanta fan, was honored as the 2 millionth spectator of the 2025 edition.
Quarterfinal Showdowns (July 4–5)
The stage is now set for four tantalizing quarterfinal matchups across the United States:
Matchup Date & Time (ET) Venue
Fluminense vs Al Hilal Fri, July 4 – 1:00 PM Camping World Stadium, Orlando
Palmeiras vs Chelsea Fri, July 4 – 7:00 PM Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia
PSG vs Bayern Munich Sat, July 5 – 10:00 AM Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta
Real Madrid vs Dortmund Sat, July 5 – 2:00 PM MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford
– Al Hilal, fresh off a stunning 4–3 extra-time win over Manchester City, will look to continue their Cinderella run against Fluminense, who dispatched Inter Milan with ease.
– Chelsea and Palmeiras meet in a rematch of the 2021 Club World Cup final, with both sides showing strong form.
– PSG and Bayern Munich promise fireworks in a clash of attacking titans.
– Real Madrid vs Dortmund pits two of Europe’s most in-form sides in a battle of youth and experience.
Tournament Snapshot
– Top Scorer: Ángel Di María (Benfica) – 4 goals (eliminated)
– Breakout Star: Gonzalo García (Real Madrid) – 3 goals in 3 matches
– Biggest Upset: Al Hilal 4–3 Manchester City
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Posted: Wednesday, July 2, 2025. 9:41 am CST. Trent Alexander Arnold and Gonzalo García celebrate as Real Madrid edged Juventus 1-0 in the Round of 16
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