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New York Post
05-07-2025
- Sport
- New York Post
Real Madrid beat Borussia Dortmund to set up star-studded FIFA Club World Cup semifinal
The latest two winners of the UEFA Champions League will square off in one of the semifinals of the Club World Cup this week in New Jersey. Real Madrid continued to advance without many minutes from superstar striker Kylian Mbappe, but he netted a late insurance goal in a 3-2 decision over Borussia Dortmund on Saturday at MetLife Stadium. Real Madrid will face Paris Saint-Germain — the current UCL champs and a 2-0 winner earlier Saturday over Bayern Munich — in the semis Wednesday in East Rutherford. Fran Farcia (L.) celebrates with Gonzalo Garcia during the Real Madrid-Borussia Dortmund match on July 5, 2025. AFP via Getty Images Gonzalo Garcia and Fran Garcia buried first-half goals for Real Madrid in the rematch of the 2024 Champions League title match, which also was won by Los Blancos by a 2-0 count. Mbappe was listed as available as a substitute Saturday, and the French striker came on for Real Madrid to huge cheers in the 67th minute. He also had entered in the 68th minute of a Round of 16 victory over Italian club Juventus after missing the team's three matches in the group stage of the tournament due to an illness. No matter where you are in the world, you can watch the FIFA Club World Cup for free on DAZN. All you need to get started is an email address. No subscription is required, but you will have to make a free account on the streamer to start watching. DAZN also has premium, paid options available to enhance your viewing experience with HDR picture, Dolby 5.1 Surround Sound, and fewer ads. DAZN Premium plans begin at $19.99/month. Before the match, the sides observed a moment of silence for Portuguese stars Diogo Jota and André Silva, who died earlier in the week in an automobile accident in Spain. Gonzalo Garcia rewarded Real manager Xabi Alonso's confidence in keeping him in the Starting XI with his fourth goal of the tournament, a left-footed volley beyond Dortmund keeper Gregor Kobel's reach off a cross from Arda Guler in the 10th minute. Fran Garcia made it 2-0 when he made a run from his left back spot to get on the end of another cross for a one-timer about 10 minutes later. Kylian Mbappe scores during the Rea Madrid-Borussia Dortmund match on July 5, 2025. AFP via Getty Images Maximilian Beier finally got one back for Dortmund two minute intp stoppage time, but Mbappe restored the two-goal with an acrobatic, world-class finish two minute later. Dortmund got a second goal in stoppage time on a penalty kick by Serhou Guirassy following a red-card foul in the box by Dean Huijsen.
The Irish Sun
06-06-2025
- Sport
- The Irish Sun
Real Madrid tipped to sign Liverpool cult hero just days after sealing Trent Alexander-Arnold transfer
LIVERPOOL cult hero Firmino has been linked with a sensational move to Real Madrid, reports claim. Real are looking for an experienced goalscorer to support 4 Roberto Firmino is being linked with an unlikely move to Real Madrid Credit: Getty 4 Firmino could be reunited with former Liverpool team-mate Alexander-Arnold Credit: Getty It comes just days after Madrid swooped Liverpool boyhood star Spain . And according to Spanish outlet AS Sport, Madrid are in the hunt for a new Joselu-like figure to come to the Bernabeu. The former Stoke and Newcastle forward may have flopped in the Premier League , but he's fondly remembered in the Spanish capital. Joselu scored crucial goals en route to Real's 2024 Champions League victory, most notably his two late notches in the semi-final win over Bayern Munich . READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWS Joselu, who came through the ranks at Real as a youngster, scored 18 goals in 49 appearances in all competitions as he played a vital support role after rejoining for a year aged 33. And having been without such a prolific role player this year after Joselu joined Saudi side Al-Gharafa SC, Firmino has reportedly dropped onto Madrid 's radar. The Brazilian, 33, who once featured in one of most lethal Premier League front-threes with Mo Salah and Sado Maino, now plays in Saudi Arabia with Firmino was linked with a Most read in Football 4 Josulu became a cult hero in Madrid Credit: Alamy CASINO SPECIAL - BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS After initially struggling to find his feet, Firmino has managed 21 goals in 65 appearances, and he captained Firmino is also seen as someone who could play a vital bench role for new manager Madrid . Trent Alexander-Arnold breaks down in tears and kisses badge as he gets emotional send-off from Liverpool fans A move would allow youngster Gonzalo Garcia, 21, another year to develop after scoring 25 goals for Madrid 's academy this season. If does complete the switch, then Firmino would be reunited with former Liverpool team-mate Alexander-Arnold . The pair who won it all at Liverpool during Jurgen Klopp's golden years , including the club's first-ever Premier League trophy and the 2019 Champions League title. While Firmino was given a hero's send-off when he was released in 2023, the England right-back faced heavy criticism from Liverpool fans, who were initially fuming about his free agent status. But The Spanish giants were hell-bent on having the 26-year-old for the Club World Cup, starting on June 14 in the US. Firmino would also have fellow Brazilians Vinicius Jr and 4 Firmino could also link up with Brazil team-mate Vinicius Jr Credit: Reuters
