Real Madrid has secured their spot in the semifinals of the FIFA Club World Cup, defeating Borussia Dortmund 3-2 in their quarterfinal match. The Spanish giants dominated the early stages, with Gonzalo García and Fran García scoring crucial goals in the 10th and 20th minutes, respectively.
Gonzalo García continued his impressive form in the tournament, scoring his fourth goal in five matches. Notably, García started all the games in the Club World Cup, and despite Kylian Mbappé being fit for the BVB game, Xabi Alonso trusted him to start the game. García repaid Alonso’s faith with a goal, continuing his good run in the tournament. His consistent performance has raised questions about Endrick’s future at the club, with some speculating that García’s form might put him ahead of the young Brazilian talent.
However, Dortmund staged a late comeback, with Maximilian Beier pulling one back in the 90+2 minute. But Mbappé restored Real Madrid’s two-goal lead with a stunning acrobatic volley just a minute later. Dortmund’s Serhou Guirassy scored a penalty in the 90+8 minute after Dean Huijsen was given a red card, but Thibaut Courtois made a crucial save to deny Marcel Sabitzer’s powerful strike in the closing seconds.
Mbappé, who entered the match as a substitute in the 68th minute, dedicated his goal to the late Diogo Jota, holding up the number 20 in tribute.
Real Madrid will face Paris Saint-Germain in the semifinals, a match that promises to be a thrilling encounter between two football giants. The semifinal match is scheduled for Wednesday, July 9, at MetLife Stadium. The matchup will be particularly interesting, as Kylian Mbappé will face his former club, adding an extra layer of intensity to the game.
The match was also eagerly anticipated by fans who wanted to see Jude Bellingham face off against his brother Jobe, who plays for Dortmund. However, Jobe missed the match due to an accumulation of yellow cards, denying fans the opportunity to witness the sibling rivalry on the pitch.
The other semifinal match will feature Premier League’s Chelsea against Brazilian side Fluminense on Tuesday, July 8. The final match will take place on Sunday, July 13, at MetLife Stadium.
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