Real Madrid continued their strong run at the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 with a 1–0 victory over Juventus, thanks to a second-half header from Gonzalo Garcia. With the win, the Spanish side secured a spot in the quarterfinals, where they will face the winner of tonight’s Borussia Dortmund vs. Monterrey matchup.
Juventus started the match on the front foot and nearly opened the scoring in the 7th minute when Randal Kolo Muani broke through. However, his chip attempt sailed just over the bar after he tried to beat Thibaut Courtois one-on-one.
After that early scare, Real Madrid controlled possession for much of the first half but struggled to create clear scoring opportunities. In the second half, Madrid came out with more urgency and looked determined to break the deadlock.
The breakthrough came in the 54th minute when Garcia rose to meet a pinpoint cross from Trent Alexander–Arnold and headed home past Michele Di Gregorio. The Juventus goalkeeper had made several key saves earlier in the match but could do nothing to stop the decisive effort. Juventus were unable to recover after conceding and failed to mount a serious attacking threat in the final half-hour.
With the win, Real Madrid move into the final eight of the expanded 32-team tournament, keeping their title hopes alive. Their next opponent will be determined following the last Round of 16 match between Borussia Dortmund and Monterrey.
Advertisement
Thanks for joining us!
Real Madrid beat Juventus 1-0 to advance to the quarterfinals of the FIFA Club World Cup 2025.
Thanks for staying with us, see you next time!
END OF THE GAME! (1-0)
Real Madrid defeat Juventus 1-0 to advance to the next round!
85'- Two substitutions for Juventus (1-0)
Daniele Rugani and Manuel Locatelli leave the field to make way for Federico Gatti and Weston McKennie.
86'- First yellow card of the game (1-0)
Jude Bellingham received the first yellow card of the game.
77'- Substitution for Real Madrid (1-0)
Arda Guler leaves the field to make way for Luka Modric.
Advertisement
71'- Another huge save by Di Gregorio! (1-0)
Arda Guler could have extended the lead with a great shot but Di Gregorio made a great save once again!
72' DI GREGORIO CLUTCH!
Another save by the @juventus keeper, this time denying a Guler goal.
Win: If Real Madrid defeat Juventus, they will secure a spot in the quarterfinals of the FIFA Club World Cup 2025, setting up a showdown with the winner of Borussia Dortmund vs. Monterrey.
Draw: If the game ends tied, it would be extended to extra time, with two halves of 15 minutes each. If the tie persists, the game will be defined by a penalty shootout.
Loss: If Real Madrid are defeated by Juventus, they will be immediately eliminated from the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 and the Italian side will advance to the next round.
Both teams are doing warm-up activities!
Real Madrid and Juventus are doing warm-up activities on the field. The game will begin at the Hard Rock Stadium in a few minutes!
Real Madrid have arrived!
Xabi Alonso’s squad is ready to face Juventus in the Round of 16 at the FIFA Club World Cup 2025.
In total, the two teams have faced each other 24 times across all competitions. Real Madrid hold a slight edge with 12 wins, while Juventus have claimed 10 victories, and they’ve drawn twice. One of the most memorable matchups in recent history came in the 2017 UEFA Champions League final, where Real Madrid earned a dominant 4-1 victory over the Italian side.
Advertisement
Juventus' lineup confirmed!
This will be Juventus' starting lineup: Michele Di Gregorio; Pierre Kalulu, Daniele Rugani, Lloyd Kelly, Alberto Costa; Andrea Cambiaso, Manuel Locatelli, Khephren Thuram; Francisco Conceicao, Kenan Yildiz, Randal Kolo Muani.
✍🏻 Gli 1️⃣1️⃣ titolari schierati contro il Real Madrid negli ottavi di finale del @FIFACWC 📜
This will be Real Madrid's confirmed starting XI: Thibaut Courtois; Trent Alexander-Arnold, Antonio Rudiger, Dean Huijsen, Fran Garcia; Federico Valverde, Aurelien Tchouameni, Arda Guler, Jude Bellingham; Vinicius Jr, Gonzalo Garcia.
“Kylian is doing very well. Tomorrow morning we’ll make a decision,” said coach Xabi Alonso in a press conference ahead of the match. “It’s a big possibility that he makes his Club World Cup debut tomorrow, though. I don’t know how much, but it’s a big possibility”.
Today’s referee
Polish referee SzymonMarciniak has been appointed to officiate the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 Round of 16 clash between Real Madrid and Juventus. This will be Marciniak’s second appearance at the tournament, having previously overseen the group stage draw between Inter Miami and Palmeiras.
The veteran official brings extensive international experience, having refereed at both the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia and the 2022 edition in Qatar — where he took charge of the final.
The full officiating team for today's game:
Referee: SzymonMarciniak (POL)
Assistant Referee 1: Tomasz Listkiewicz (POL)
Assistant Referee 2: AdamKupsik (POL)
Fourth Official: EspenEskas (NOR)
Kick off time and how to watch
The clash between Real Madrid and Juventus for the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 Round of 16 will kick off at 3:00 PM (ET).
Real Madrid and Juventus clash in the Round of 16 at the FIFA Club World Cup 2025
Welcome to our live blog of the FIFA Club World Cup 2025, where Real Madrid and Juventus face off at the Hard Rock Stadium.
The knockout stage of the tournament is underway, and both teams will face off in a marquee matchup reminiscent of the UEFA Champions League, with the winner advancing to the next round.
Stay with us for live, minute-by-minute updates—you won’t want to miss a single moment of this thrilling showdown!
Gianni Taina is a bilingual journalist, fluent in English and Spanish, with a specialization in soccer, NBA, and tennis. He began his professional career in 2020 with Mundo Deportivo US, where he first established himself as a writer. Throughout his career, Gianni has covered major sports events such as the FIFA World Cup in Qatar, the NBA Finals, and Grand Slam tournaments like the French Open. His ability to report on real-time events and perform well under pressure has made him a valuable member of a top-tier team of journalists. In 2024, he joined Bolavip US, bringing his expertise in soccer, NBA, and tennis to deliver original content while providing live coverage of important events.
