TRENT ALEXANDER-ARNOLD produced a moment of magic to help Real Madrid power into the Club World Cup quarter-finals.
The former Liverpool man was signed by Los Blancos for his free-kick and crossing prowess.
Trent Alexander-Arnold produced a moment of magic to get his first assist for Real Madrid and help his team advance to the Club World Cup quarter-finals[/caption]
Alexander-Arnold played one of his trademark crosses into the box[/caption]
Gonzalo Garcia headed home the cross to give Madrid the lead[/caption]
And bang on cue in Miami, the Scouser whipped in a world-class cross which was powerfully headed home by red-hot Gonzalo Garcia as Juventus paid the price for their wastefulness.
It was the 26 year-old’s first assist since signing from Liverpool earlier this summer.
TAA’s England pal Jude Bellingham also impressed for Xabi Alonso’s men, who will now face either Borussia Dortmund or Mexican outfit Monterrey in Saturday’s last eight clash in New Jersey.
Juve will rue their missed opportunities with front-man Randal Kolo Muani fluffing a golden chance with just six minutes on the clock.
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The French ace raced clear of the Real backline but with only Thibaut Courtois to beat, he lifted the ball over the bar.
It was a massive let off for the 15 time Champions League winners, who gradually grew into the game.
Bellingham was denied on 29 minutes by the busy Juve keeper Michele Di Gregorio, who also kept out the excellent Federico Valverde on the stroke of half-time.
Uruguayan Valverde and Bellingham went close just after the restart.
Randal Kolo Muani’s chipped effort went over the bar in Juventus’ best chance of the game[/caption]
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But on 54 minutes, Alexander-Arnold whipped in a superb center for Garcia to head in his third goal of the tournament.
The 21 year-old Spaniard was replaced on 68 minutes by French superstar Kylian Mbappe, making his first appearance after he was hospitalised after suffering from gastroenteritis before Madrid’s opening match against Manchester City’s conquerors Al Hilal.
Croatian legend Luka Modric, who is leaving the La Liga giants at the end of the Club World Cup, also made an appearance with 13 minutes left as Alonso’s men bagged a deserved win.
