Real Madrid fans think it's time for a difficult conversation about one player despite Juventus win

Real Madrid fans think it is time for a 'difficult conversation' about one player - despite their 1-0 victory over Juventus in the Club World Cup.

Young striker Gonzalo Garcia scored the only goal of the game for Xabi Alonso's side as they progressed to the last eight of the competition.

Trent Alexander-Arnold provided his first assist for the club in his fourth appearance with a cross.

Juve goalkeeper Michele Di Gregorio put in a star performance between the sticks as Real improved after the half-time interval.

They now move one step closer to winning their first trophy under Alonso.

Despite the result, however, Los Blancos fans were less than impressed with one player's performance.

Antonio Rudiger has returned to the starting XI for the last two matches after recovering from injury, with fellow centre-back Raul Asencio serving a suspension during the previous match against Salzburg.

One fan wrote: "Never thought I'd say this but I'm getting nervous with Rudiger in that back line."

A second added: "I'm really not liking what I'm seeing from Rudiger, on or off the ball."

A third said: "Sooner or later we need to have a conversation about Rudiger."

Real did feel the need to strengthen at centre-back this summer, triggering Dean Huijsen's £50 million release clause to sign him from Bournemouth.

The Spain international has started all four of Real's games at the Club World Cup and slotted seamlessly into their backline.

Aside from Rudiger and Asencio, Aurelien Tchouameni has also been playing in a new centre-back role during the tournament, although moves into midfield when needed.

David Alaba has played only 14 matches for Real since recovering from an ACL injury suffered in December 2023, and is currently out injured, while Eder Militao is recovering from the same problem and is also missing the Club World Cup.