Real Madrid 1-0 Juventus! The 21-year-old star scored consecutively, Mbappe made a comeback Alonso changed his team to show his power

Under the lights of Miami Hard Rock Stadium, Real Madrid defeated Juventus 1-0 and successfully advanced to the quarterfinals of the Club World Cup. Behind this victory, not only is the wonderful performance of 21-year-old Gonzalo Garcia, but also shows the initial results of coach Alonso's tactical innovation.

Gonzalo Garcia: The rise of the new generation of Real Madrid legends

If there is any biggest surprise in this Club World Cup, it must be the emergence of Gonzalo Garcia. The 21-year-old Spanish striker scored the winning goal in the 54th minute, which was his third goal in four games. What is even more impressive is that Garcia shows not only his goal-scoring ability, but his comprehensive qualities that a top center should have.

Facing Juventus's strict defensive system, Garcia found a gap between Calulu and Cambiaso, and a powerful header made goalkeeper Digregorio unresponsive. This goal perfectly interprets what the center's sense of smell and technique is. From the lucky ball against Hillal, to the exquisite shots facing Salzburg Red Bull, to today's domineering header, Garcia has proved his comprehensiveness with three different goals.

Alonso's words after the game are intriguing: "He reminded me of Raul. " This comparison is by no means accidental. Raul once coached Real Madrid Castia where Garcia is located, and knows the young man's abilities very well. When Mbappe was absent due to illness, it was Garcia who stood up and told the world with practical actions that Real Madrid's forward line is not only one choice.

Alonso's tactical experiment: gains and losses of 3-4-3 formations

Since taking over Real Madrid's coaching point, Alonso has been trying to implant his favorite 3-4-3 formation into the team. In the game against Juventus, this tactical system showed obvious two sides.

The positive side is obvious. The configuration of the three central defenders gives Real Madrid a better coverage on the defensive end, especially when facing Juventus' 5-3-2 formation, the number of advantages allows Real Madrid to handle opponents' counterattacks more calmly. Chu Améni's performance in the central defender position is remarkable. He not only assumes the role of defense organizer, but also can step forward and participate in the offense in a timely manner, providing the team with tactical flexibility.

However, the running-in problem of the new formation is also exposed. For most of the first half, although the pass between Real Madrid's three centrebacks was smooth, it lacked penetration. Facing Juventus' barrel-like defense, the extra central defender seemed a bit redundant. What is even more worrying is that the midfield trio is often pulled to pieces, and Juventus' midfielders frequently find space in the ribs.

Rudiger and Courtois almost collided at the beginning of the second half, which exposed the problems in the communication line of the defense. Although this time there was no danger, it was enough to show that Alonso's tactical innovation still needs more time to improve.

Arnold's position confusion: The transition from fullback to wingback

Trent Arnold's Real Madrid debut was full of contradictions. The adaptation process of this Liverpool legend in the new environment reflects the complexity of position change in modern football.

In Alonso's 3-4-3 system, Arnold is placed at the right wingback. This role requires him to take on both defensive responsibilities and provide width in the offense. For most of the first half, Arnold seemed a little lost, with frequent return passes and conservative choices that made people unable to see the radiant passer master during Liverpool.

The mistake in the 7th minute even frustrated Arnold's confidence. Faced with Juventus' press, he tried to cut inside but was intercepted, almost giving his opponent a big gift. This detail shows that the transition from fullback to wingback is not as simple as imagined.

But the real Arnold gradually woke up in the late game. That cross that assisted Garcia's goal was textbook-level, with precise arcs and just the right amount of force, which reminded him of his countless classic moments at Anfield. The question is, how can Real Madrid make Arnold appear in such a position more often?

Juventus' defensive philosophy: Tactical discipline that is still honorable even if it loses

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is also worthy of respect. Tudor's team used a nearly perfect defensive performance to interpret what tactical discipline is. The 5-3-2 formation compressed the space in the middle, forcing Real Madrid to rely on the side and set pieces to find opportunities.

Goalkeeper Digregorio's performance was even more remarkable, with only one of his 11 saves that failed to prevent the ball from entering the net. Such data is enough to illustrate the effectiveness of Juventus' defensive system. Although they eventually lost, the resilience and execution shown by Tudor's team laid a good foundation for their Serie A journey in the new season.

Looking forward to the future: Real Madrid's championship path

Real Madrid, who advances to the quarterfinals, will face the winners of Dortmund and Monterrey. If Dortmund advances, then the showdown between the Bellingham brothers will become the biggest highlight; if it is Monterey, then the reunion with former captain Ramos is also attracting attention.

No matter who the opponent is, Real Madrid needs to continue to improve the tactical system under the leadership of Alonso. Garcia's rise provides more options for the team, and Arnold's adaptation process requires more patience. Most importantly, Mbappe's return will inject more vitality into Real Madrid's attack line.

This 1-0 victory may not be gorgeous enough, but it marks an important node in Real Madrid in the Alonso era. On the road of tactical innovation, every victory is a valuable accumulation. When Garcia secured the victory for the team with a header, we seemed to see what Real Madrid would look like in the future: young, energetic, and never lacked the genes of the championship.