Real Madrid continues to flourish in its new era under Xabi Alonso while advancing in the Club World Cup. Los Blancos are now in the quarterfinals after narrowly beating Juventus, thanks to a solitary goal from Gonzalo García. Next up is Borussia Dortmund, who advanced past Monterrey, preventing a reunion between Madrid and Sergio Ramos.
Gonzalo García, Hero of the Round of 16
Reaching the quarterfinals wasn’t easy, though Madrid never found itself in serious trouble. The first half against Juventus was challenging, with Madrid struggling to break the deadlock. At halftime, as Fede Valverde revealed, Xabi Alonso instructed his team to “control possession, recover quickly, and keep attacking to mentally exhaust the opponent.”
Madrid executed Alonso’s instructions, starting the second half more intensely. They only needed one opportunity to score, as Gonzalo connected with a powerful, elegant header from Trent’s excellent cross, beating goalkeeper Michele Di Gregorio. This was Gonzalo’s third goal in four Club World Cup matches, placing him firmly in contention for the tournament’s top scorer.
Real Madrid enters the next round on a positive streak, boasting three consecutive wins. After beginning with a draw against Al Hilal, strong performances against Pachuca and Salzburg highlighted Alonso’s team’s potential. Though slightly below their best against Juventus, the team is clearly improving. Borussia Dortmund awaits them next.
Borussia Without Bellingham
Madrid’s quarterfinal opponent emerged from a tight match where Borussia Dortmund defeated Sergio Ramos’ Monterrey 2-1. Monterrey dominated the second half but lacked the finishing touch to capitalize. Borussia, despite being under pressure, was more clinical. Jude Bellingham’s brother won’t feature in the quarterfinal after receiving his second yellow card.
The Richest Team in the Tournament
Upon arrival in the United States, Real Madrid had already secured €32.8 million in guaranteed earnings. They added €3.44 million for two wins and €0.86 million for the draw against Al Hilal. Qualifying for the Round of 16 brought another €6.45 million. Victory against Juventus added €11.28 million to Florentino Pérez’s coffers. In total, Real Madrid has earned €54.83 million, more than any other club in the tournament.
Match Schedule: Real Madrid vs. Borussia Dortmund (Quarterfinal)
USA (ET): Saturday, July 5, 2025 – 4:00 PM
UK (BST): Saturday, July 5, 2025 – 9:00 PM
Canada (Toronto, ET): Saturday, July 5, 2025 – 4:00 PM
Australia (Sydney, AEST): Sunday, July 6, 2025 – 6:00 AM
Spain (CEST): Saturday, July 5, 2025 – 10:00 PM
The match will take place at the iconic MetLife Stadium in New York, with a capacity exceeding 80,000 spectators.
Where to Watch Real Madrid vs. Borussia Dortmund
DAZN is the primary global broadcaster for the 2025 Club World Cup, offering free live streaming (registration required) in the USA, UK, Canada, Australia, and Spain.
Additional broadcasters by country:
USA: DAZN (free), plus select matches on TNT/TBS/TruTV through cable or streaming services like YouTube TV, Sling TV, Hulu+LiveTV, or fuboTV.
UK: DAZN (free), plus select matches free-to-air on Channel 5.
Canada & Australia: Exclusively on DAZN (free).
Spain: DAZN (free), plus daily selected matches on Telecinco and Mediaset’s online platform Mitele.
Fans can access all Real Madrid matches via DAZN globally, with localized free-to-air broadcasts available as detailed above.