Mbappe was surprised

Mbappe's attention-grabbing moment when Real played well.

After beating Juventus in the round of 16, Real Madrid entered the quarter-finals of the FIFA Club World Cup 2025™ against Dortmund at MetLife Stadium, New Jersey on the morning of July 6. Mbappe has just returned to the squad after being hospitalized for gastroenteritis, so he is still on the bench.

With Mbappe absent from the opening matches, young striker Gonzalo Garcia suddenly shone brightly with 3 goals and 1 assist after only 4 matches. And against Dortmund, this rough diamond continues to prove why he is a phenomenon of "Los Blancos".

Just 10 minutes after the opening whistle, Real Madrid quickly showed their dominance. Garcia scored a goal that made the audience at MetLife boil. But the camera lens focused on Mbappe. His face almost froze when he witnessed his teammates playing so well without him on the field.

That moment quickly became a hot topic of discussion. On X , a fan humorously commented: "Every team that gets rid of Mbappe gets stronger, what a pity". Another person quipped: "He saw the risk of unemployment flash before his eyes".

Some fans even warned: "Mbappe will have to fight hard if he wants to push Gonzalo Garcia out of the starting lineup. This kid is too hot."

Previously, Real Madrid had caused concern for the "Madridistas" when they were held to a draw by Al Hilal in their opening match. But since the victory over Juventus, the team under new coach Xabi Alonso has been operating smoothly, with plenty of speed and creativity. Some opinions say that if that form continues, even a superstar like Mbappe is not sure to be a starter next season.

However, Mbappe still managed to leave his mark against Dortmund. He came off the bench and scored the decision goal to help Real beat their opponents 3-2 in a dramatic match. Real Madrid will meet PSG in the semi-finals. In the remaining bracket, Chelsea will face Fluminense for a ticket to the final.