Real Madrid v B. Dortmund - as it happened
Join us for live coverage of the Real Madrid vs Borussia Dortmund clash in the quarter-finals of the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 at the MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, USA.
List of goalscorers
Match report in news
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90'FT: Real Madrid have secured their place in the Club World Cup semi-finals after a hard fought victory over Borussia Dortmund.
Goaaaaal from a penalty!
de B. Dortmund en el 98'
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Statistics of S. Guirassy in Mundial de Clubes540.8010
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90'GOOOOOAAAAAL TO DORTMUND! Guirassy sends Courtois the wrong way!
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90'Huijsen sees red! He's been sent off for bringing down Guirassy.
Goaaaaaal!
de B. Dortmund en el 93'
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Statistics of M. Beier in Mundial de Clubes310.33010
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90'GOOOOOOOOAAAL FOR MADRID! Mbappe with a bicycle kick puts the match to bed!
Goaaaaaal!
de B. Dortmund en el 93'
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Statistics of M. Beier in Mundial de Clubes310.33010
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90'GOOOOOOOOAAAAL FOR DORTMUND! Beier pulled one back for the Germans to set the scene for the final minutes.
Substitution
at Real Madrid
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86'Real Madrid makes a change: Gonzalo García is heading off, and Rodrygo is coming on.
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84'Substitution for Real Madrid: Tchouameni, who seems to be struggling with some discomfort, is coming off for Asensio.
Substitution
at B. Dortmund
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81'Substitution for Dortmund: Duranville makes way, and Chukwuemeka comes onto the pitch.
Injured
en B. Dortmund
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80'It appears Duranville has picked up a shoulder injury.
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78'We're back to action after the cooling break.
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74'Kobel denies Mbappe's effort inside the box.
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70'Valverde will now take up the wing-back role.
Substitution
at Real Madrid
Substitution
at Real Madrid
Substitution
at Real Madrid
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67'Triple change for Real Madrid: Vinicius, Bellingham, and Alexander-Arnold are making way for Mbappe, Modric, and Ceballos.
Yellow card
a B. Dortmund
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63'Yan Couto gets a yellow card for a challenge on Fran Garcia.
Substitution
at B. Dortmund
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63'Substitution for Dortmund: Brandt is making way for Duranville.
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62'Tchouameni hits the post, though he was offside anyway.
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61'Courtois easily stops Beier's low strike.
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58'Guirassy tried to find Svensson in space, but the Real Madrid defense effectively blocked the attempt.
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54'A more spirited Dortmund, but they're still not forcing a save from Courtois.
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50'Borussia Dortmund fails to capitalize on yet another corner.
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46'Second half underway!
Substitution
at B. Dortmund
Substitution
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Substitution
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46'Triple change for Dortmund: Sule, Adeyemi, and Gross are making way for Couto, Beier, and Nmecha.
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45'The first half concludes. Real Madrid is in charge, holding a comfortable two-goal advantage.
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45'Three minutes added!
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42'Great defensive play by Tchouameni! This Xabi Alonso setup is clearly suiting the Frenchman very well.
Yellow card
a B. Dortmund
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38'Gross gets a yellow card for stepping on Bellingham.
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36'Guirassy takes a shot, but Fran Garcia gets the block in.
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33'The ball is rolling again!
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30'Play has paused for the cooling break now.
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28'The German team's attacking endeavors are proving fruitless.
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23'It was a strong foul by Svensson on Fede Valverde, and the impact was enough to send Valverde's boot flying.
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19'GOOOOOOOOOOOOAAAL FOR REAL! Fran García doubles the lead for Real Madrid!
Goaaaaaal!
de Real Madrid en el 10'
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Statistics of Gonzalo García in Mundial de Clubes640.67100
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10'GOOOOAAAAAL FOR REAL MADRID! Gonzalo Garcia puts Madrid ahead, finishing off a cross from Guler!
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8'A cross came in from the left by Fran Garcia, which Anton cleared just as Gonzalo Garcia was about to reach it.
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5'Dortmund's first opportunity! A header from Svensson, but it goes wide.
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1'UUUUnnnderwaaayyyy!
Start of match
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PRVWThe players take the field!
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PRVWBorussia Dortmund starting XI: Gregor Kobel (GK); Julian Ryerson, Niklas Suler, Waldemar Anton, Bensebaine, Svensson; Sabitzer, Gross; Julian Brandt, Karim Adeyemi; Serhou Guirassy.
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PRVWReal Madrid starting XI: Courtois (GK); Alexander-Arnold, Rudiger, Huijsen, Fran Garcia; Valverde, Tchouameni; Arda Guler, Bellingham, Vinicius; Gonzalo Garcia.
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PRVWThe Real Madrid starting eleven has been confirmed!
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PRVWBorussia Dortmund possible starting lineup: Kobel (GK); Sule, Anton, Bensebaini; Ryerson, Nmecha, Gross, Svensson; Sabitzer, Adeyemi; Guirassy.
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PRVWReal Madrid possible starting lineup: Courtois (GK); Rudiger, Tchouameni, Huijsen; Alexander-Arnold, Bellingham, Valverde, Guler, Garcia; Mbappe, Vinicius.
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PRVWLet's take a look at some possible line-ups for the clash!!
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PRVWThe winner of this high-stakes encounter will face either Bayern Munich or Paris Saint-Germain in the semi-finals, promising another blockbuster European clash.
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PRVWJulian Brandt or Marcel Sabitzer are expected to fill in for the suspended Jobe Bellingham in Dortmund’s midfield.
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PRVWBoth teams are missing key players: Real Madrid are without Eduardo Camavinga, David Alaba, Endrick, and Ferland Mendy due to injury, while Dortmund are missing Emre Can, Salih Ozcan, and Nico Schlotterbeck.
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PRVWDortmund’s attack is led by Serhou Guirassy, who has scored three goals this summer and boasts an impressive Bundesliga record.
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PRVWJude Bellingham faces his former club, having already provided two assists against Dortmund since joining Madrid, but his brother Jobe is suspended for this match.
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PRVWKylian Mbappe, La Liga’s top scorer, returned from illness to feature against Juventus and is likely to start, though Gonzalo Garcia has impressed with four goal involvements so far.
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PRVWXabi Alonso, now at the helm for Real Madrid, has alternated between a 4-3-3 and his preferred 3-5-2 formation during the tournament, and is expected to make tactical adjustments against familiar Bundesliga opposition.
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PRVWDortmund, meanwhile, topped their group with an unbeaten run, including a draw with Fluminense and wins over Mamelodi Sundowns and Ulsan HD, before overcoming Monterrey in the round of 16.
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PRVWMadrid arrive after a mixed group stage—drawing with Al-Hilal before beating Pachuca and Red Bull Salzburg, and then narrowly defeating Juventus in the last 16.
Pre-match
05 July 2025, 22:00
Referee: Ramon Abatti | VAR: Nicolás Gallo
Stadium: MetLife Stadium
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PRVWReal Madrid and Borussia Dortmund meet tonight in New Jersey for a place in the FIFA Club World Cup semi-finals, renewing a classic European rivalry.