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Club World Cup / Gonzalo heads Real Madrid past Juventus and into quarters

It was an impressive display from Xabi Alonso's Madrid side and adding to a positive day, Kylian Mbappe made his return from illness, coming on as a 68th-minute substitute for his first appearance of the tournament.

Club World Cup Last 16 Fixtures

From Inter Miami's Lionel Messi facing former side Paris Saint-Germain to Real Madrid meeting Juventus and Chelsea taking on Benfica, here is how the last 16 of the Club World Cup have shaped up:

Vinicius stars as Real Madrid ease into Club World Cup last 16

The Brazil star opened the scoring after a superb defence-splitting pass by Jude Bellingham on 40 minutes and then set up Federico Valverde for the all-important second goal in first-half stoppage time.

Mbappe files harassment complaint against PSG

Kylian Mbappe has accused his former club Paris Saint-Germain of moral harassment in a legal filing, the Paris prosecutor's office told AFP on Thursday as it confirmed an investigation had been opened.

Vinicius, Mbappe have to defend: Real Madrid's Alonso

New Real Madrid coach Xabi Alonso warned his team's stars including Vinicius Junior and Kylian Mbappe on Wednesday that they must all pitch in defensively.

Mbappe returns to Real Madrid training at Club World Cup

Kylian Mbappe returned to training on Wednesday after missing Real Madrid's first two matches at the Club World Cup in the United States due to illness, the Spanish giants confirmed to AFP.

Rudiger complained of racist insult, says Alonso

Rudiger was visibly angered after an exchange of words with Pachuca's Gustavo Cabral after the final whistle and spoke to Brazilian referee Ramon Abatti Abel.

Club World Cup / Ten-man Real show class in Pachuca win

The result leaves Madrid, under new head coach Xabi Alonso, on top of Group H with four points while Pachuca are eliminated after two defeats.

Mbappe out of second Real Madrid Club World Cup clash

The French superstar was taken to hospital on Thursday for tests and treatment after suffering gastroenteritis, before later being released.

January 18, 2025
January 18, 2025

Mbappe improving every game: Ancelotti

The former Paris Saint-Germain superstar struggled to find his top level after completing his dream move last summer but now has 16 goals in 29 games across all competitions.

January 17, 2025
January 17, 2025

Real Madrid's Camavinga sidelined with hamstring injury

Real Madrid midfielder Eduardo Camavinga has been sidelined with a hamstring injury suffered during the club's 5-2 Copa del Rey win over Celta Viga, the club said Friday.

January 17, 2025
January 17, 2025

Brazilian Endrick nets extra time double to fire Real into cup quarters

As the game looked destined for a penalty shootout, 18-year-old substitute Endrick worked his magic to give the lead back to the home side with a sharp swivel and shot from the edge of the box in the 108th minute.

January 15, 2025
January 15, 2025

Ancelotti demands Real Madrid response after Clasico drubbing

Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti on Wednesday demanded a rapid reaction from his team after their capitulation against rivals Barcelona in the Spanish Super Cup final.

January 13, 2025
January 13, 2025

'In the first half we didn't play football'

Lamine Yamal, Robert Lewandowski, Raphinha and Alejandro Balde were all on target before halftime, after French forward Kylian Mbappe put Real in front in the fifth minute. Raphinha grabbed another in the second half while Rodrygo scored for Real.

January 13, 2025
January 13, 2025

Five-star Barca smash Real Madrid to win Spanish Super Cup

Kylian Mbappe put Madrid ahead but a dominant Barcelona hit five in response before their goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny was sent off in the second half.

January 12, 2025
January 12, 2025

Real look to avenge Barca thrashing in Super Cup

LaLiga leaders Real recovered from that setback and are on a five-match winning streak ahead of defending the Super Cup in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, but coach Carlo Ancelotti is cautious.

January 11, 2025
January 11, 2025

Contrasting LaLiga scenes in 2024, what next?

Last season, around this time, there was a surprise package in Girona in the top three of LaLiga. However, a year later, the Spanish league has returned to the status quo, with Real Madrid, Barcelona, and Atletico Madrid -- the three giants of Spain -- occupying the top three spots on the table at the end of 2024.

January 10, 2025
January 10, 2025

Ancelotti anticipates 'unpredictable' Super Cup Clasico

Jude Bellingham and Rodrygo scored second-half goals to help Real to a 3-0 win over Mallorca after Barcelona beat Athletic Bilbao 2-0 in the other last-four clash.

January 9, 2025
January 9, 2025

Modric to miss Real Madrid's Spanish Super Cup semi

"Our player Luka Modric is out of the game against Mallorca today because of a viral illness," said the Spanish champions in a statement.