The match was fierce, but Madrid clinched the win. With a 3-2 win over Dortmund, Real Madrid now reach the semis of the 2020 Club World Cup.
According to NDTV Sports, Gonzalo Garcia scored the opening goal in the 10th Minute, followed by Fran Garcia’s 20th-minute goal, and sealed the win with Mbappe with a spectacular overhead bicycle kick in stoppage time.
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Real Madrid Made Their Way To Semis, Defeating Dortmund
In the quarterfinal of the FIFA Club World Cup, Madrid’s young talents helped the team reach the semi final. Fans were blown away by Gonzalo and Fran’s tactical play and fantastic goals in the match. Before we head to Madrid vs Dortmund highlights, let’s have a look at their lineups:
| Real Madrid | Borussia Dortmund |
| Courtois | Kobel |
| Trent Alexander-Arnold | Sule |
| Rudiger | Anton |
| Huijsen | Bensebaini |
| Fran Garcia | Ryerson |
| Tchouameni | Svensson |
| Valverde | Gross |
| Guler | Nmecha |
| Bellingham | Brandt |
| Vinicius | Adeyemi |
| Gonzalo | Guirassy |
Twenty-one-year-old Gonzalo Garcia scored an opening goal in the first 10th minutes of the match, followed by Fran Garcia’s 20th-minute goal, giving Madrid’s 2-0 lead at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey.
Madrid coach, Xabi Alonso over Gonzalo said, “We’ve seen him play in the last few games and today he did it again. He is making the most of this opportunity. I think that he is in the right place, right time, and we’re very happy with the work he’s doing — and he’s also scoring goals. Mbappé came on for Jude Bellingham.”
Fran Garcia scores, Trent Alexander Arnold with the assist.
Real Madrid are wrecking Dortmund apart 2-0 pic.twitter.com/7pwb9KjLf5— 🫵🏽 (@kylianesque) July 5, 2025
On the other side, Dortmund’s Maximilian Beier, 22, scored a goal, three minutes into stoppage time, giving the team’s first goal vs Madrid.
Then Kylian Mbappe entered the field, replacing Jude Bellingham, and spectacularly scored 3rd goal, a minute later, Beier’s goal.
Further, Serhou Guirassy scored Dortmund’s 2nd goal in the 8th minute after he was fouled by Dean Huijsen, who received a red card and will miss the semifinals.
Alonso told DAZN, “We were doing really well and the match looked under control, but then in the last 10 minutes things got crazy. We have lost a little bit of our focus and intensity when we didn’t have the ball, and luckily, nothing else happened. But overall, we have had a good 80 minutes, and the last 10 minutes to improve.”
Fran Garcia won the Player of the Match award.
What’s Next for Real Madrid After the Quarterfinal Thriller?
Real Madrid has now advanced to the semi-finals of the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup. Reportedly, the Spanish team is set to face Paris St-Germain on 9th July at MetLife Stadium.
🚨 It’s ON!
Real Madrid vs PSG in the Club World Cup 2025 semifinals 🔥⚪🔴
Mbappé faces his former club, legends clash, and a spot in the final is on the line 🏆👀
This one’s going to be epic. Who’s your pick?👇 pic.twitter.com/SqyZYKG5B4
— 365Scores (@365Scores) July 5, 2025
PSG advanced to the semi-final after defeating Bayern Munich in a 2-0 victory, playing the match with nine nine-player teams on the field.
Amit Mishra’s Take
Madrid’s newbies, Gonzalo Garcia and Fran Garcia, proved Madrid is in safe hands. Their 10th and 20th-minute goal was thrilling; however, Mbappe’s bicycle kick stole the spotlight. Fran was awarded Player of the Match, much-needed appreciation.
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