Real Madrid defeats Dortmund in a dramatic semi-final thriller!

Real Madrid defeats Dortmund in a dramatic semi-final thriller!

What an exciting evening in the stadium! Real Madrid qualified for the semi-finals of the Club World Cup on July 8, 2025 with a narrow 3-2 win against Borussia Dortmund. In a game that was particularly exciting in the first half, Real Madrid took an early lead and was able to maintain it until the end. Both teams had a lot to offer, but the Royals showed once again why they are considered favorites.

Real Madrid laid the foundation for victory in the first half. With two early goals they were able to take control of the game and put Dortmund on the defensive. Kylian Mbappé didn't miss the chance to increase the score to 3-1 with a remarkable side kick. However, things didn't go entirely smoothly for Dortmund: a failed attempt at clearance by Antonio Rüdiger led to Beier's goal, but that came too late for Dortmund.

Exciting final phase

Things got really exciting in stoppage time. Dortmund had a chance to equalize when Amadou Haidara and Sabitzer failed to score just in front of the goal. Another shock for Dortmund was the red card for Huijsen, who fouled Guirassy in a desperate move. As a result, Guirassy converted the penalty and made the connection. But despite all their efforts, Dortmund were unable to equalize, so the game ended 3-2.

Real used the same starting eleven as in the previous game against Juventus Turin. Dortmund had to make some changes: Brandt and Sabitzer replaced Bellingham and Nmecha, who were not eligible to play. The former Dortmund player Bellingham faced his old club as an opponent, while his brother Jobe was unable to be in the squad due to a yellow card suspension. The two teams have played each other 16 times in the Champions League, with a record of 8 wins for Real, 5 draws and 3 defeats for Dortmund. This statistic shows how hard-fought the duels between the two teams always are.

The path to the semi-finals

With this advance to the semi-finals, Real Madrid once again confirms its class. Dortmund will probably have to ask themselves what they can do better to be able to compete against the best teams in the world. At the moment it seems that Dortmund are having difficulties creating their chances and appearing fresh enough. Looking ahead to the next games, it will be exciting to see how the guys around the coaches will deal with this defeat.

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