In a chaotic finale at MetLife Stadium, Real Madrid’s 3-2 win over Borussia Dortmund came with a costly setback. With Los Blancos comfortably leading 3-1, Guirassy broke into the box looking to pull one back. Huijsen stepped across him, first shifting the ball, then making contact with the striker. Referee Ramón Abatti immediately pointed to the spot and issued a straight red card, without a VAR review.

Guirassy converted the penalty to make it 3-2, but the bigger concern for Xabi Alonso was the dismissal of Huijsen, a key figure in Madrid’s backline. It marks the second red card for Madrid in the tournament, both shown by the same referee. Abatti had also sent off Asencio in the match against Pachuca.

With Huijsen suspended, Madrid will be forced to reshape its defense for the semi-final showdown against PSG on Wednesday. It’s not just Madrid facing problems; PSG will also be without two key defenders, Pacho and Lucas Hernández, both sent off in their quarter-final.

The absence of these three defenders will challenge both Xabi Alonso and Luis Enrique, as they look to lead their sides into the Club World Cup final.

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