Real Madrid to Face Borussia Dortmund in Club World Cup Quarter-Finals

Borussia Dortmund will meet Real Madrid in the quarter-finals of the FIFA Club World Cup 2025. The match is scheduled for July 5 at MetLife Stadium in New York. Dortmund secured the final spot in the last eight after defeating Monterrey.

WHAT HAPPENED?

Borussia Dortmund defeated Mexico’s Monterrey thanks to a big game from striker Serhou Guirassy, booking their place in the quarterfinals. Real Madrid advanced after narrowly beating Juventus 1-0, thanks to a goal from Gonzalo García. So the much earlier draw is now set, as two of the favorites to win the tournament will meet July 5 in New York’s Daniel Weems Stadium. Both teams have flown across the Atlantic Ocean and reached the last stage of their preparation for the quarterfinals.

THE TEAMS’ FORM THIS SEASON

Dortmund enter this fixture with confidence, having shown quality throughout the season. They finished fourth in the Bundesliga last season. Serhou Guirassy, their star forward, has been in exceptional form, scoring regularly in both domestic and continental competitions. Real Madrid, meanwhile, are looking to add another international trophy to their collection. The Spanish champions recently secured La Liga and have returned to top form under Xabi Alonso. Both teams boast deep squads filled with international stars, making this one of the most anticipated matches of the Club World Cup quarter-finals.

A previous report confirmed that Borussia Dortmund finished 4th in the Bundesliga.

WHAT’S NEXT?

The winner of this quarter-final will advance to the semi-finals, bringing them one step closer to Club World Cup glory. Real Madrid and Borussia Dortmund face fierce competition, as Paris Saint-Germain, Bayern Munich, Fluminense, Al Hilal, Palmeiras, and Chelsea are also still vying for the title. With the tournament heating up, fans can expect more thrilling matches as the competition progresses. Supporters around the world will be closely watching as Dortmund and Madrid battle for a place among the world’s elite.

According to a previous report, Fluminense will meet Al Hilal in the Club World Cup quarters in Orlando on July 5.