Gonzalo Garcia of Real Madrid (30) scores the opening goal against Juventus in Miami Gardens. (AP photo) The clinical 54th minute Gonzalo Garcia proved to be decisive on Tuesday because Real Madrid sealed Juventus 1-0 on Tuesday at Hard Rock stadium and sealed its place in the FIFA Club World Cup quarterfinals.The close victory sets the clash of the last eight with the winner of another Tuesday match between Borussia Dortmund and Mexican Monterrey. It was a mature and disciplined performance from the Madrid side of Xabi Alonso, which showed Grit and Flair in difficult conditions.Go beyond the border with our YouTube channel. Subscribe!The good news for Spanish giants was the return of Kylian Mbappe. The star forward, next to the disease, first appeared a tournament and came as a 68 minute replacement for an angry reception of 62,000 strong Miami.
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The first half saw Juventus led by Igor Tudor, starting with energy and purpose. Randal Muani had a golden opportunity at the beginning, but after playing Kenan Yildiz, he ran across the bar. Real gradually grew in the game, with Jude Bellingham and Federico Valverde forcing Sharp Saves by goalkeeper Juve Michele di Gregorio when Madrid finished half the stronger side.The pressure continued after the break and Madrid’s breakthrough came from the moment of accuracy. Trent Alexander-Arnold was presented from the right crossbreed, who met Garcia with a strong, well-timed header for his third goal in four games.“We had to be patient, we had to mature the game,” Alonso said after the match. “It was a tie knockout – it is a competition.
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Juventus showed flashes with resistance, with Francisco Conceicao and Nicolas Gonzalez Thibaut Courtois testing, but their energy visibly faded when the game was wearing. Tudor admitted that fatigue played a major role. “There were ten players who asked for replacement – tension, heat, humidity and a long season took a toll,” he said.Mbappe’s return offered a promising view in front of the neighborhood. “Day after day will be better,” Alonso said. “I talk to him every day about how he feels. I think she will be much better for the next game.”
