Real Madrid, Dortmund Advance to Club World Cup Quarterfinals in US

Real Madrid and Borussia Dortmund have both advanced to the quarterfinals of the FIFA Club World Cup, setting up a highly anticipated clash. Real Madrid secured a 1-0 victory over Juventus with Gonzalo Garcia scoring his third goal of the tournament, while Dortmund defeated Monterrey 2-1, thanks to a first-half brace from Serhou Guirassy. Dortmund’s coach Niko Kovac described reaching the quarterfinals as a bonus and expressed pride in his team's performance, noting the challenge of facing the world’s biggest club, Real Madrid. Kovac also acknowledged the tactical influence of Real’s coach Xabi Alonso, who has brought successful strategies from his time in Germany. Meanwhile, Xabi Alonso praised his team’s grit and patience in their win over Juventus and expects Kylian Mbappe to contribute more in upcoming matches. The upcoming quarterfinal promises a competitive encounter between two clubs with contrasting recent experiences but strong ambitions in the tournament.