The Madrid vs Juventus matchup on Tuesday had the Los Blancos punch into the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 quarterfinals in a big way.
Furthermore, Gonzalo Garcia drilled the match’s only goal in the second half, lifting the Los Blancos to a 1-0 victory.
MADRID VS JUVENTUS HAS GARCIA GOAL LIFT LOS BLANCOS TO VICTORY
The Madrid vs Juventus matchup saw Garcia’s goal lift the Los Blancos to the pulsating win before 62,149 fans at the Hard Rock Stadium.
Furthermore, the 21-year-old forward landed the goal on a header in the 54th minute.
Moreover, Garcia starred in the match where Kylian Mbappe made his Madrid return as a substitute.
“It’s true that I’ve dreamed a lot about this moment, but in the end, you never know how it’s going to be,” Garcia said.
“What I do know is that this (Club) World Cup is the opportunity of a lifetime,” he added.
MBAPPE HAPPY TO RETURN IN MIAMI AFTER GOING DOWN WITH STOMACH FLU
Mbappe was happy to make his Madrid return in Miami after he went down with a stomach flu last month.
Moreover, the 26-year-old French forward entered into the match as a substitute in the 68th minute into loud cheers from the Miami crowd.
Furthermore, he is recovering after the stomach bug downed him on June 19.
“Quarterfinals, here we come. So happy to be back with the squad after that difficult time,” Mbappe wrote on social media.
“Thank you to all the fans in Miami for the support. I felt so loved here,” he added.
ALONSO BACKS MORE PLAYING TIME FROM GARCIA DESPITE MBAPPE RETURN
Madrid coach Xabi Alonso, meanwhile, assured his support to giving more playing time for Garcia despite Mbappe’s return.
Furthermore, the 43-year-old Spanish manager is aware Mbappe will continue to work his way around his match in the next few days.
Moreover, he cited his confidence in fielding Garcia along with Mbappe more.
Perhaps both will play in the last eight against Borussia Dortmund, a 2-1 winner over Monterrey also Tuesday.
“I wasn’t going to tell you that I expected him (Garcia) to score three goals in four games – I’m not going to go overboard,” Alonso told DAZN.
“But I did know he was going to wear down the center backs,” he added.
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