Real Madrid Confidencial Pedrerol starts El Chiringuito with a message for Mbappé after Gonzalo's goal
The host issued a warning to the French forward after the goal scored by the Madrid youth academy player
Real Madrid defeated Juventus 1-0 in the Club World Cup, securing its place in the quarterfinals thanks to a goal from Gonzalo. The young forward replaced Kylian Mbappé, who missed the group stage due to a viral illness. However, the French striker was back with the team and played 22 minutes against the Italian side.
Kylian Mbappé entered the match in the second half to applause and chants from a crowd that nearly filled Hard Rock Stadium. Once again, Real Madrid showed that it also gathers many fans on the other side of the world. However, the French forward struggled to make a significant impact in his first appearance, finding himself lacking rhythm in his opening minutes.
Gonzalo García, the perfect replacement for Kylian Mbappé
Gonzalo García's goal, scored just minutes after the restart following a precise cross from Trent Alexander-Arnold, was enough to overcome a timid Juventus. The victory prepares Real Madrid to face Borussia Dortmund in the quarterfinals, which defeated Monterrey. However, the Germans won't have Jobe Bellingham due to two consecutive yellow cards, so the brothers' duel won't take place.
With Xabi Alonso, Real Madrid began to find its game. After a group stage in which the team earned seven points out of a possible nine, the squad once again showed flashes of greater pace. A narrow victory thanks to another goal from Gonzalo García that secured its place in the quarterfinals.
Josep Pedrerol's message to Kylian Mbappé
Gonzalo García's level has led many to question his starting spot in the next match despite Mbappé's recovery. Some supporters believe Xabi Alonso should take advantage of the Spanish forward's good momentum. Meanwhile, other Madridists think that, with the Frenchman available, the one from Bondy must be the one to start.
"Step by step, Real Madrid is already in the quarterfinals of this Club World Cup. Gonzalo is pushing... Mbappé, wake up", commented Josep Pedrerol at the start of the latest episode of "El Chiringuito".
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