Juventus Fall as Madrid Advance with Narrow Win

Real Madrid booked their place in the next round of the 2025
FIFA Club World Cup after edging past Juventus with a 1-0 victory. The
high-stakes clash between two European powerhouses was intense, but a single
goal from Dani Carvajal proved decisive.
From the opening whistle in the United States, the match was
played at a high tempo. Both sides pressed forward, eager to find an early
breakthrough, but strong defensive displays kept the scoreline level for much
of the first half.
The deadlock was broken shortly before halftime. A quick
attack down the right flank ended with a deflected ball falling kindly for Dani
Carvajal, who smashed it past Juventus goalkeeper Mattia Perin with a powerful
strike.
Juventus responded in the second half by pushing more men
forward, hoping to claw their way back into the match. Despite several
promising chances, Madrid’s defense stood firm and denied any clear openings.
The final whistle confirmed Real Madrid’s slim yet crucial
win. With the result, Los Blancos move on in the tournament, keeping their
title hopes alive, while Juventus are forced to bow out earlier than expected.