Real Madrid have secured a perfect start to their FIFA Club World Cup quarter final against Borussia Dortmund.
Los Blancos are aiming to continue their adventure in North America with a semi final spot up against UEFA Champions League winners Paris Saint-Germain.
Xabi Alonso opted to stick with an unchanged starting line up from the last 16 win over Juventus despite the return to full fitness of Kylian Mbappe.
The call to keep Mbappe on the bench meant another start for man of the moment Gonzalo Garcia and the rising star once again justified his manager’s faith.
Garcia headed home the winner against Juventus in the previous round and he steered home his fourth goal of the tournament on the 10 minute mark.
Alonso’s charges dominated the opening stages in New Jersey and Garcia showed his instincts inside the Dortmund penalty box as he got across his marker to steer home Arda Guler’s whipped cross from close range.
Form has made Alonso’s call for him in this game – and despite having superstar Mbappe on the bench – Garcia is the chosen one in the USA.
Real Madrid’s dominance was extended after 20 minutes as the two wing backs combined to put Alonso’s charges two goals in front.
Trent Alexander-Arnold stormed in behind the Dortmund backline and his cut back was ruthlessly fired home by the rampaging Fran Garcia down the Real Madrid left-hand side.
Garcia has been a constant threat for Alonso’s team so far at the MetLife Stadium, and a goal is just reward for his strong showing, with Alexander-Arnold registering his second assist of the competition.
The former Liverpool defender opened his assist account as a Real Madrid player with a cross for Gonzalo’s goal vs. Juventus in the previous round.
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wowadrsyz
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He only had the chance because Mbappe wasn’t fit. Ancelotti never the problem, Alonso will do the same and G Garcia will warm the bench until eventually will move on
u be mumu Ancelotti would have played rodrigo instead of the boy
Vebbdilmz
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He only had the chance because Mbappe wasn’t fit. Ancelotti never the problem, Alonso will do the same and G Garcia will warm the bench until eventually will move on
deocnostz
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Thanks
Neymarcelo
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thank you for saying it all bro if it was La Masia they would call him the next big thing
Thats the nature of Barcelona Fans. They think no one is better than their player
Yorokiri
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Gonzalo is cooking 🔥🔥🔥
Rinchok
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F.Garcia , G.Garcia , Arda ,Fede and Tchuamene 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
Ruwdkmnoyz
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Already I'm beginning to smell some selection issue at Santiago, because keeping this guy on the bench would be the greatest mistake Alonso would do
u lie there is no way mbappe will be on the bench for garcia
Elmaxy
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Already I'm beginning to smell some selection issue at Santiago, because keeping this guy on the bench would be the greatest mistake Alonso would do
You people use very strong words sometimes....What do you mean greatest mistake??
hedbdiosty
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Thank God Ancelotti left. We wouldn't have seen this Gifted kid
donreal1990
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a threat to mbappe
Bajin_Stark
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Because he his not from La Masia
thank you for saying it all bro if it was La Masia they would call him the next big thing
Veebeopst
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bravo Alonso,no big names pitch performance is the best for your team selection keep the winning team
Neymarcelo
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its just a few games good run he wont be much its just noise wait untill big teams come in play
Because he his not from La Masia
Cawich22
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Already I'm beginning to smell some selection issue at Santiago, because keeping this guy on the bench would be the greatest mistake Alonso would do
its just a few games good run he wont be much its just noise wait untill big teams come in play
SaddeeqShehu
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Already I'm beginning to smell some selection issue at Santiago, because keeping this guy on the bench would be the greatest mistake Alonso would do
zunbnoprsy
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good one let see how it's gos