Real Madrid Stuns Market: €120 M Superstar Transfer Confirmed—Inside the Deal & What’s Next

Subheading: Madrid Arrive in New Jersey for High-Stakes Club World Cup Quarter-final Real Madrid have landed in the United States ahead of tonight’s FIFA Club World Cup showdown with Borussia Dortmund, touching down at Newark Liberty after leaving their Palm Beach training base. Head coach Xabi Alonso chose to move the squad north early to acclimate to the humid East Coast conditions at MetLife Stadium, where more than 80,000 fans are expected. Subheading: Possible Debut for Mbappé as Vinícius Targets Another Heroic Night All eyes are on summer signing Kylian Mbappé, who has recovered from a minor ankle knock and trained with the group in New Jersey. Alonso hinted the French superstar could “play a decisive role” from the bench, while reminding media that Vinícius Júnior’s hat-trick decided the clubs’ last meeting in Madrid. Subheading: €1 Million Incentive on the Line Club directors have reportedly promised each player a €1 million bonus if Los Blancos go on to lift the expanded global trophy later this month. The financial carrot underlines how seriously Madrid view the tournament, which could deliver the club’s first silverware of the Xabi Alonso era. Subheading: Fixture Path and Key Dates • Quarter-final vs Borussia Dortmund – 5 July, MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford • Potential Semi-final – 8/9 July, same venue • Final – 13 July, MetLife Stadium Subheading: Tactical Notebook Alonso’s 4-3-2-1 system hinges on Jude Bellingham’s vertical runs against his former club, while Eduardo Camavinga is expected to shield a defence that welcomes back Éder Militão. Dortmund arrive unbeaten in seven, but Madrid’s press-resistant midfield and lightning-quick wide options give the Spanish giants a clear edge if they dominate early possession. Subheading: How to Watch Kick-off is scheduled for 20:00 ET and will be broadcast globally on FIFA+ with regional partners CBS Sports in the United States and Movistar+ in Spain. With a place in the semi-finals and a lucrative payday at stake, Real Madrid enter tonight’s clash determined to pad their legendary trophy cabinet—and send a statement that the new-look squad under Xabi Alonso remains Europe’s team to beat.