Mbappé Makes Club World Cup Debut in Real Madrid's Win over Juventus
- Real Madrid defeated Juventus 1-0 in the Club World Cup round of 16 on Tuesday, July 1, 2025, in Miami Gardens, Florida.
- Kylian Mbappé made his Club World Cup debut after missing the group stage due to a gastrointestinal illness and hospital treatment.
- Gonzalo Garcia, who scored the winning header goal and started all four matches, was substituted for Mbappé in the 68th minute during a dominant Madrid performance.
- Madrid outshot Juventus 21-6 while Mbappé engaged actively with fans and linked well with Vinicius Junior despite not scoring during his debut appearance.
- With the victory, Madrid secured a spot in the quarterfinals scheduled for July 5, where they will compete against the winner of the match between Borussia Dortmund and Monterrey. Meanwhile, Garcia’s emergence and Mbappé’s gradual adaptation to the team provide reasons for optimism as the season progresses.
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One goal of the amazing young Gonzalo García was everything that Real Madrid needed to bend the Juventus of Turin (1-0). Xabi Alonso's team, in which Mbappé debuted in this tournament, will be measured in the quarterfinals of the Clubs World Cup to Borussia Dortmund, who suffered until the end to bend 2-1 to the Monterrey of Sergio Ramos, thus frustrating his reunion with the merengue team.Read more]]>
The French striker finally started in the World Cup of Clubs. In the game against the Juventus, he shared his joy on social networks. Real Madrid will face Dortmund in the semifinals.
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Real Madrid secured a narrow 1-0 win over Juventus in the Club World Cup round of 16. Gonzalo García's header and Mbappé's return from illness boosted Madrid's hopes under Xabi Alonso's leadership.


Kylian Mbappé makes his Club World Cup debut in Real Madrid's win over Juventus
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — Kylian Mbappé jogged, clapped his hands together and waved to a crowd of excited fans before checking into the Club World Cup for the first time.
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