Real Madrid narrowly defeated Dortmund 3-2, Chu Améni and Garcia shone in the whole game!

Real Madrid defeated Dortmund 3-2 in the club's World Cup quarterfinals and advanced to the semi-finals, and will compete with Paris Saint-Germain for a final spot. The victory not only demonstrates the team’s tactical evolution and personal talent, but also brings a suffocating final minutes. Here are three key observation points for this game.

Chu Améni: After five games under the rule of Xavi Alonso, Chu Améni has become the core player under Xavi Alonso. He repeatedly extinguished his opponent's offensive during the game, while helping the team control the rhythm of the game, and his performance was perfect. Chu Améni has been very good in 2025, but under Alonso's guidance, he has taken it to the next level. In the match against Dortmund, Chu Ameni once again played a key role, showing his excellent ball-handling ability and sense of position.

Chuameni has a great sense of position, and when he is partnering with Arda Guller in the midfield, he can accurately determine when to pass and when to take the ball. Although he doesn't have the passing frequency of Tony Cross, Chu Ameni uses his own way to make Real Madrid's game smooth. His defense is also very good, and he has resolved the opponent's offensive threat at critical moments many times. After the game, Alonso highly praised Chu Ameni's performance: "Our system is defined by Chu Ameni today. We let him analyze the situation and decide his position. Sometimes he presses forward, sometimes retreats to form a five-back, and he does a very good job." Chu Ameni seems to have transformed into a top midfielder. As long as he maintains stability and confidence, he will become the cornerstone of Real Madrid's future.

Fran Garcia's Rebirth: A New Chapter of the Left Back

Real Madrid showed a new look in this game, and many fans lamented that the team seemed to be completely renewed. Since Alonso took over, the team's tactical structure and overall performance have improved significantly. In the game against Dortmund, Real Madrid's performance in 80 minutes was perfect, both defense and offense were orderly.

Fran Garcia's performance in this game was particularly eye-catching. Not only did he score a goal, he also frequently created threats on the offensive end. Alonso's tactical system gave Garcia more freedom, allowing him to play his best on the wing. It reminds him of his outstanding performance during his time in Reo Vallecano.

Garcia's recovery not only symbolizes a rebound in his personal state, but also reflects the improvement of the overall structure of the team under Alonso's coaching. This change has given fans hope, and Real Madrid, which once wanted to smash the computer, has now become so pleasing to the eye.

The end of chaos: Real Madrid's test and lessons

How can a classic Real Madrid game lack the drama of the last moment? When the score reached 2-0, everyone thought victory was in sight, but Dortmund suddenly won a game back. Mbappe then responded with a wonderful barb goal, but then Dean Hoyson gave his opponent a penalty kick and was sent off with a red card, putting Real Madrid under tremendous pressure in the last few minutes.

Fortunately, Courtois made a world-class save at a critical moment and saved the victory. Alonso said: "We celebrate our advance to the semi-finals, but what happened in the last few minutes reminds us to be more alert."

Although this victory is difficult, it also leaves Alonso with a new challenge: how to balance Chu Améni's position in the next game against Paris Saint-Germain, should he be the central defender or continue to stay in the midfield? No matter which path you choose, it will be a contest of wisdom and courage.

Real Madrid's victory demonstrates their tactical progress, personal talent and ability to deal with adversity. Chu'améni's dominance, Garcia's recovery and the final chaos are the highlights of the game. With the semi-finals coming, fans can look forward to seeing how Alonso leads the team to write a new chapter.