Dortmund fails spectacularly in the quarter-finals against Real Madrid!

Dortmund fails spectacularly in the quarter-finals against Real Madrid!

On July 6, 2025, Borussia Dortmund suffered a bitter defeat in the quarterfinals of the Club World Cup at the MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, USA. In front of more than 76,000 enthusiastic spectators, BVB comfortably lost 3-2 to Real Madrid. The game was anything but to Dortmund's liking, who seemed to have no chance in the first half and went into the dressing room with a 0-2 deficit.

The goals for the Spanish giants were scored by Gonzalo García in the 10th minute and Fran García in the 20th minute. Despite several changes made by coach Niko Kovac at half-time, including Maximilian Beier for Karim Adeyemi, the game remained without major success for Dortmund after this deficit. There was still some hope in stoppage time: Maximilian Beier scored in the 90th + 2 minute to make it 2-1. But the joy didn't last long, as Kylian Mbappé made it 3-1 straight after the kick-off and thus secured the decision. Serhou Guirassy scored the final point with a converted penalty in the 90th + 8th minute, which corrected the game to 3-2.

Tactical superiority of Real Madrid

The superiority of Real Madrid, coached by Xabi Alonso, was evident not only in the goals, but also in the way they played. With a quick 2-0 behind them, the Spaniards conserved their strength and did not allow Dortmund to develop. The statistics show that Real were well organized defensively, while Dortmund had difficulty creating a real goal threat.

Of particular note was the red card for Real Madrid's Dean Huijsen for an emergency stop that fell in the 90th minute. Despite the numerical inferiority, Xabi Alonso's team remained stable. Kylian Mbappé, who not only scored his team but also received a yellow card, once again confirmed his class.

BVB says goodbye with prize money

With their elimination in the quarter-finals, Borussia Dortmund will be flying home with an impressive sum of $53 million in FIFA prize money. While their trip came to an end in the USA, the BVB professionals are returning to Germany for a two-week holiday break. Jobe Bellingham's absence due to suspension could be seen as a key factor in the team's poor performance.

Overall, it can be said that 2025 was not a successful year for Borussia Dortmund in the Club World Cup. However, the history of the Club World Cup shows how challenging it can be for European teams to do well in the competition. You can find out more about this in the comprehensive history at BVB.de.

Real Madrid has meanwhile qualified for the semi-finals and can look forward to the next duel against Paris Saint-Germain, where the team will earn around 21 million US dollars. So the stage remains exciting as Dortmund now looks for new ways to reach the top of international football.

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