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Real Madrid showcased their dominance with a 3-0 victory over Real Oviedo, marked by Kylian Mbappe's brace and Vinicius Junior's late goal. In other La Liga action, Villarreal crushed Girona 5-0, with Tajon Buchanan scoring a hat-trick. Real Sociedad fought back for a 2-2 draw against Espanyol, while Osasuna edged Valencia 1-0 in a tightly contested match.

Real Madrid secured a FIFA Club World Cup quarter-final spot, defeating Juventus 1-0, thanks to Gonzalo Garcia's header. The victory sets up a clash with either Borussia Dortmund or Monterrey. Kylian Mbappe's return from illness boosted Madrid. Despite Juventus' initial energy, Madrid's pressure paid off. Coach Xabi Alonso praised his team's resilience in the face of fatigue and challenging conditions.