Real Madrid Edges Borussia Dortmund 3-2, Prepares for PSG Semi-Final Clash
In a thrilling Club World Cup quarter-final last night at MetLife Stadium, Real Madrid narrowly defeated Borussia Dortmund 3-2, thanks to early goals from Gonzalo and Fran Garcia. The Spanish giants, led by manager Xabi Alonso, established a two-goal lead but faced late pressures from Dortmund’s Maximilian Beier and Serhou Guirassy. This victory sets up a semi-final clash against Paris St Germain.
Real Madrid’s Early Dominance
Real Madrid controlled the match early on, establishing a two-goal lead within the first 20 minutes at MetLife Stadium. Gonzalo opened the scoring with a close-range volley from Arda Guler’s cross.
Fran Garcia doubled Real’s advantage ten minutes later, converting Trent Alexander-Arnold’s low delivery at the far post. This early display of dominance set the tone for the match.
Manager Xabi Alonso lauded the team’s performance but noted missed opportunities. “We had a strong 80 minutes and will look to improve in the last 10,” he stated.
Dramatic Finale in Added Time
Despite a comfortable lead, the final moments of the game turned chaotic. Maximilian Beier scored for Dortmund in the 93rd minute, sparking hopes of a comeback.
Kylian Mbappe quickly restored Real’s two-goal cushion with a stunning volley, only for Serhou Guirassy’s penalty to narrow the score to 3-2 after Real’s Dean Huijsen was sent off.
Thibaut Courtois made a crucial save in added time to deny Dortmund a potentially equalizing goal. The tension mounted as the match reached its thrilling conclusion.
Real Madrid edged past Borussia Dortmund with a thrilling 3-2 victory in the Club World Cup quarter-finals, setting up a crucial semi-final clash against Paris St Germain. A dominant start saw the Spanish giants secure an early lead, ultimately showcasing their resilience despite a late surge from Dortmund.
In a match marked by lively moments, Gonzalo and Fran Garcia’s first-half goals laid the groundwork for Real’s success, even as the team faced a tense finish. Manager Xabi Alonso acknowledged a dip in focus but remained optimistic ahead of their upcoming battle with PSG.
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