The highly anticipated Real Madrid vs Dortmund quarterfinal at the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup took place on Saturday, July 5, 2025, with kickoff at 4:00 PM ET (20:00 UTC / 9:30 PM IST). The match was hosted at the iconic MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, drawing a massive crowd of 76,611 fans.
Match Overview
- Fixture: Real Madrid vs Borussia Dortmund
- Date: Saturday, July 5, 2025
- Kick-off Time: 4:00 PM ET / 20:00 UTC / 9:30 PM IST
- Venue: MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, USA
- Competition: FIFA Club World Cup 2025, Quarterfinal
First Half: Madrid Dominate Early
Real Madrid asserted control from the outset, racing to a 2-0 lead within the first 20 minutes:
- 10’: Gonzalo García opened the scoring, converting a cross from Arda Güler.
- 20’: Fran García doubled the lead, finishing off a pass from Trent Alexander-Arnold on an emotional day for the right-back.
Madrid’s fast start left Dortmund chasing the game, and despite some possession, the German side struggled to create clear chances before halftime.
Second Half: Late Drama Unfolds
Dortmund made aggressive changes after the break, but Madrid stayed in control until the final minutes. The match exploded with action in stoppage time:
- 90+2’: Maximilian Beier pulled one back for Dortmund, capitalizing on a rebound.
- 90+4’: Kylian Mbappé, who entered as a substitute in the 67th minute, restored Madrid’s two-goal cushion with a spectacular overhead kick, assisted by Arda Güler.
- 90+6’: Madrid’s Dean Huijsen was sent off for a professional foul on Serhou Guirassy, conceding a penalty.
- 90+8’: Guirassy converted the penalty, making it 3-2 and setting up a frantic finale.
- 90+9’: Thibaut Courtois made a crucial save from Marcel Sabitzer to preserve Madrid’s lead and secure the win.
Final Score
Team | Goals |
|---|---|
| Real Madrid | 3 |
| Dortmund | 2 |
Scorers:
- Real Madrid: Gonzalo García (10’), Fran García (20’), Kylian Mbappé (90+4’)
- Dortmund: Maximilian Beier (90+2’), Serhou Guirassy (90+8’, pen)
Key Stats
- Attendance: 76,611
- Red Cards: Dean Huijsen (Real Madrid, 90+6’)
- Madrid’s Unbeaten Run: Real Madrid extended their unbeaten streak against Dortmund to seven matches since 2014.
- Next Opponent: Real Madrid advances to face Paris Saint-Germain in the semifinals.
| Stat | Real Madrid | Dortmund |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 3 | 2 |
| Shots | 15 | 12 |
| Shots on Target | 8 | 5 |
| Possession (%) | 48 | 52 |
| Passes | 492 | 528 |
| Goalkeeper svaes | 3 | 5 |
| Fouls | 10 | 6 |
| Corners | 3 | 3 |
| Yellow cards | 1 | 2 |
| Red Cards | 1 (Huijsen, 90+6') | 0 |
Standout Performers
- Thibaut Courtois: Heroic late save to deny Dortmund an equalizer.
- Kylian Mbappé: Impactful off the bench, scoring a decisive goal.
- Gonzalo García: Continues impressive form with his fourth goal of the tournament.