Real Madrid Confidencial Better than Bellingham's brother: the Dortmund player who puts Real Madrid on alert
Real Madrid will need to be careful in the quarterfinals against Borussia, and it's not Jobe
A header goal by Gonzalo, assisted by Trent, gave Real Madrid the win over Juventus. They qualified for the quarterfinals where they'll face Borussia Dortmund. The Germans managed to get past Rayados de México with great difficulty (Rayados de México).
However, although the Germans will be in the quarterfinals, Jobe Bellingham suffered a major blow; their big signing for this summer won't be able to face Real Madrid. He saw the yellow card and will serve a suspension against Los Merengues this Saturday in the quarterfinals.
That doesn't mean Real Madrid can relax since they must stay alert for another Dortmund player. Serhou Guirassywas Borussia's hero against Rayados with his two goals. He's sharpening his aim before facing Los Blancos in the Club World Cup quarterfinals.
In fact, the Guinean striker has already scored 3 goals so far in the tournament in the United States (Estados Unidos). The same as Gonzalo, which puts them just 1 behind Ángel Di María, who has 4. But the Argentine is already eliminated, and Guirassy will want to keep extending his scoring streak.
Xabi Alonso's Real Madrid keeps showing flashes
It's true that the debut against Al Hilal left many doubts about Xabi Alonso's Real Madrid. But as the matches have gone on, the team has been pleasing, and it's also translated into 3 consecutive wins. This path has been built on the work the Tolosa native has already been able to do with the team.
High pressing, movements from the second line, and collective commitment are the main principles. It's true that there are still many things to polish, especially in the offensive aspect. But against Juve, the halftime break served to show a good side of Real Madrid.
Not only because of Gonzalo's goal, but also because there were more plays that created a sense of danger. Now they'll have to face Borussia Dortmund in another tough match. But the reward of the Club World Cup semifinals is too tempting not to keep fighting for it.
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