Real Madrid Beat Dortmund, Set to Face PSG in Club World Cup!
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Real Madrid narrowly defeated Borussia Dortmund 3-2 in a thrilling Club World Cup match, securing their spot in the semi-finals against Paris Saint-Germain (PSG). The match, held on July 5, 2025, at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, saw Real Madrid dominate for much of the game, but Dortmund mounted a late comeback, making for a tense finish.
Match Highlights
Gonzalo García, starting ahead of Kylian Mbappé, opened the scoring for Real Madrid, marking his fourth goal of the tournament. Mbappé later scored a spectacular scissor-kick goal, contributing to Real Madrid's lead. However, Dortmund scored two late goals, putting pressure on Real Madrid's defense. Goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois made a crucial save in the dying moments to secure the victory.
Xabi Alonso's Reaction
Real Madrid coach Xabi Alonso acknowledged the challenges posed by Dortmund, stating, "Until the 80th minute, we controlled the game quite well, but then everything got stirred up." He added, "Even with the 3-1 lead, too many things happened in two minutes. Fortunately, we are celebrating that we are in the semi-finals."
Alonso also praised Gonzalo García's performance, saying, "Gonzalo is taking advantage of the opportunity, and he did it again today. He has the characteristics of a goal scorer. He had a great season in Castilla, scoring about 25 goals, and he is in the right place." Regarding Mbappé, Alonso noted that he is still recovering his form after an injury.
Looking Ahead to PSG
Alonso described the upcoming semi-final match against PSG as a "great challenge." The game is highly anticipated, with fans eager to see Real Madrid face off against the star-studded PSG team. Real Madrid will need to be at their best to overcome PSG and advance to the Club World Cup final.
- Key Players: Gonzalo García, Kylian Mbappé, Thibaut Courtois
- Venue: MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, New Jersey
- Date: July 5, 2025