Gonzalo Garcia's impressive header helped Real Madrid secure a one-sided 1-0 win over Juventus in the Last 16 of the Club World Cup at the Hard Rock Stadium.
Xabi Alonso's men progress through to the quarter-finals and will take on the winners of the Borussia Dortmund and Monterrey encounter. Juventus almost broke the deadlock in the 6th minute after forming an impressive counter, where Randal Kolo Muani sped past the last man, only for his attempt to go over the net.
The next 18 minutes were a cagey affair, with neither side producing a clear shot on goal. However, Juventus' Francisco Conceicao came closest with a header from close range that was comfortably saved by Thibaut Courtois.
Real Madrid's best chance of the first half arrived in the 30th minute. Jude Bellingham collected the ball inside the right-hand side of the box, but his low-driven ball was successfully deflected by the keeper and the defence.
Before the interval, Los Blancos midfielder Federico Valverde produced an impressive shot from 30 yards out aimed at the right post. His long-range attempt forced keeper Michele Di Gregorio into a full-stretch dive to parry the ball out for a corner.
The intensity increased for Madrid heading into additional time, but no goal arrived before the first-half whistle blew.
Real came out firing right from the start of the second half, and once again, Valverde was extremely close to scoring. His rapid low-cut ball went just wide of the left post.
Di Gregorio pushed away two impressive low and powerful efforts from Bellingham and Dean Hujsen, respectively, before a fabulous cross from Trent Alexander-Arnold found Garcia, who headed home in the 54th minute.
Right away, Juventus formed a strong counterattack, but Conceicao's low curled effort was pushed away by the Belgian keeper. Valverde, once again, showed his impressive shooting qualities by attempting an overhead kick from close range. His attempt resulted in a corner, but no goal arrived from the set-piece.
Real Madrid star player Kylian Mbappé made his first feature at the Club World Cup in the 66th minute. His impact was imminent with multiple attacking threats, but ultimately, no second goal arrived in the closing stages.
Madrid continued their high intensity and dominance, but Juventus keeper Di Gregorio made all the difference in stopping the Spanish side from running riot iin the Sunshine State.
Real Madrid Statistics Juventus
58% Possession (%) 42%
21 Shots (Total) 6
11 Shots on Target 2
11 Corners 4
2 Saves 10
1 Yellow Cards 0
0 Red Cards 0
Match Highlights
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Juventus
3-4-2-1
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GK: Michele Di Gregorio - 8/10
Despite conceding, he made many fantastic saves.
CB: Pierre Kalulu - 5.5/10
Didn't really offer much.
CB: Lloyd Kelly - 6/10
Played a decent game before being subbed off.
CB: Daniele Rugani - 6.5/10
The best centre-back for Juventus in this game.
RM: Alberto Costa - 6/10
Didn't really offer much.
CM: Khephren Thuram - 6.5/10
Played a decent game.
CM: Manuel Locatelli - 6/10
Didn't really offer much.
LM: Andrea Cambiaso - 6.5/10
Added some creativity.
CAM: Kenan Yildiz - 6.5/10
Was a threat in attack at certain moments.
CAM: Francisco Conceicao - 6/10
Played okay before being brought off.
ST: Randal Kolo Muani - 6/10
Offered nothing significant.
SUB: Nico Gonzalez - 6/10
Offered nothing significant.
SUB: Filip Kostić - 6/10
Offered nothing significant.
SUB: Teun Koopmeiners - 6/10
Offered nothing significant.
SUB: Federico Gatti - 6/10
Offered nothing significant.
SUB: Weston McKennie - 6/10
Offered nothing significant.
Real Madrid
3-5-2
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GK: Thibaut Courtois - 6.5/10
Made the important saves when he needed to.
CB: Dean Huijsen - 6.5/10
Played a solid game.
CB: Aurelien Tchouameni - 6/10
Offered nothing significant in the game.
CB: Antonio Rüdiger - 6/10
Offered nothing significant in the game.
RWB: Trent Alexander-Arnold - 7/10
Added some creativity and secured the all-important assist for the first goal.
CM: Federico Valverde - 7/10
Played well over the pitch and had some impressive chances to score.
CM: Jude Bellingham - 6.5/10
Played a decent game.
CM: Arda Güler - 6.5 /10
Played a decent game.
LWB: Fran Garcia - 6.5 /10
Put in a decent shift.
ST: Gonzalo Garcia - 7.5/10
He scored the opener, which proved to be the most important goal in the match.
ST: Vincius Junior - 5.5/10
Had a quiet game compared to his attacking counterpart.
SUB: Kylian Mbappé - 6.5/10
Had a couple of creative bursts.
SUB: Luka Modrić - 6/10
Didn't offer much after being brought on.
SUB: Dani Ceballos - 6/10
Played for only five minutes.
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