Real Madrid narrowly defeated Borussia Dortmund 3-2 to secure a Club World Cup semi-final spot. Despite early goals, a late surge from Dortmund and an Mbappe strike caused a scare, prompting boss Xabi Alonso to acknowledge areas for improvement.
The FIFA Club World Cup 2025 in the USA has wrapped up its exhilarating group stage, seeing 16 teams advance to the knockouts. This revamped 32-team tournament witnessed Manchester City's dominant run, a strong showing from Brazilian clubs, but surprising exits for Argentine giants River Plate and Boca Juniors, setting the stage for intense battles.