Real Madrid faced Borussia Dortmund in the quarterfinals of the 2025 Club World Cup, with a place in the semifinals on the line—where PSG eagerly awaits. During the celebration of his third goal, Kylian Mbappé paid tribute to Diogo Jota following the tragic news surrounding the Portuguese forward.
Mbappé scored Real Madrid’s third goal in extra time, effectively sealing the 3–1 victory. After receiving a brilliant pass from Arda Güler, the French star executed a stunning bicycle kick to find the back of the net. He then formed the number 20 with his hands as a heartfelt tribute to Jota.
Real Madrid seals the win thanks to a decisive goal by Kylian Mbappé, despite Borussia Dortmund pulling one back late in the match. Guirassy converted a penalty in the final moments after a foul committed by Mbappé, who received a yellow card for the incident. Minutes later, Huijsen was shown a red card, adding tension to the final stretch.
The first two goals of the match went to Real Madrid, both showcasing the brilliance of breakout star Gonzalo García. His opener came from a precise assist by Arda Güler—who finished the match with two assists—highlighting a promising partnership between the two young talents. Fran García added the second goal, furthering Madrid’s control.
What’s next for Real Madrid?
With the victory, Real Madrid advances to the semifinals of the FIFA Club World Cup, where they’ll face their toughest opponent yet: Champions League winners Paris Saint-Germain. PSG enters the semifinal after a solid 2–0 win over Bayern Munich, although the match ended with two red cards for the French side.
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Luis Enrique’s team will be without one of their key players, William Pacho, who was sent off for a dangerous challenge and is suspended for the semifinal. He’ll only be eligible to return if PSG reaches the final. This absence could prove crucial, especially with Real Madrid’s frontline looking sharp, led by the red-hot García and the return of Mbappé.
The momentum is clearly with Real Madrid, who continue to build chemistry between their rising stars and experienced core under manager Xabi Alonso. With Gonzalo García emerging as one of the tournament’s standout players and Arda Güler orchestrating the attack with maturity beyond his years, Los Blancos look poised to challenge for the title. The addition of Mbappé, already making a decisive impact, adds another lethal weapon to their arsenal. As they prepare to face PSG, Madrid’s balance of youth, talent, and experience could be the difference in their pursuit of Club World Cup glory.
