Real Madrid secured a 3-2 victory against Borussia Dortmund, setting up a semi-final against Paris Saint-Germain in the Club World Cup. Gonzalo Garcia scored the opening goal, followed by a second from Fran Garcia, before Kylian Mbappe's stunning volley for the Germans made the match tense. Despite their control of the game, Real Madrid faced a chaotic final 10 minutes, including a late red card for defender Dean Huijsen. The performance under new manager Xabi Alonso showcased the team's potential as they adapt and rebuild for the season ahead.
Real Madrid dominated most of the game, with Gonzalo Garcia opening the scoring for his impressive fourth goal of the tournament and the left-back Fran Garcia adding the second his first goal in 52 appearances this season.
Despite a chaotic last 10 minutes, giving Kylian Mbappe a chance to face his former side on a big stage after he scored a fantastic acrobatic goal in a 3-2 win over Borussia Dortmund.
That incredible conclusion to an otherwise pedestrian match included a late red card given to Real Madrid's Dean Huijsen, who will miss the semi-final.
Xabi Alonso's Madrid looked entirely in control for the vast majority of the match, until a remarkable stoppage time made things nervy.
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