Real Madrid clinched a 1–0 win over Juventus at Miami’s Hard Rock Stadium to advance to the FIFA Club World Cup quarter-finals. The decisive moment came nine minutes into the second half when Trent Alexander‑Arnold delivered a masterful cross for Gonzalo García to head home his third goal of the tournament.
Despite a subdued first half and a cautious 5‑3‑2 setup, Xabi Alonso’s side survived early pressure from Juventus. Randal Kolo Muani missed a clear chance by sending his effort over the bar, and Kenan Yıldız had a long-range shot deflected wide.
Real’s best opportunities came through Jude Bellingham and Federico Valverde, both thwarted by Juventus goalkeeper Michele Di Gregorio, who made ten impressive saves during the match and 27 across the tournament.
After García’s goal, Madrid controlled the tempo comfortably, seeing out the win even as Juventus pushed for an equalizer.
For Alexander‑Arnold, this assist marked his first goal involvement for Real Madrid since his record-setting stint at Liverpool.
Real now await the winner of the Borussia Dortmund vs. Monterrey match for their quarter-final clash scheduled for Saturday, July 5.
Juventus, meanwhile, will conduct a German training camp before kicking off their Serie A season on the weekend of August 23.
García’s consistent impact at the Club World Cup has earned him early comparisons to Real legend Raúl González. And despite Juventus’ elimination, Di Gregorio’s standout performance between the sticks underlined his growing significance.
Meanwhile, Alexander‑Arnold’s breakthrough moment for Madrid highlighted his potential to thrive in key situations.
Real Madrid’s trophy hunt continues as they keep up their remarkable record—14 wins in their last 15 Club World Cup matches—with this victory reinforcing their reputation for consistent scoring in major competitions.