Real Madrid secured a thrilling 3-2 victory over Borussia Dortmund in the FIFA Club World Cup quarterfinal on July 5, 2025, at MetLife Stadium, advancing to a semifinal clash with Paris Saint-Germain. The match saw an early dominance from Los Blancos, with Gonzalo García opening the scoring in the 10th minute, followed by Fran García’s strike in the 20th, assisted by Trent Alexander-Arnold.

Despite controlling most of the game, a chaotic stoppage-time period brought drama as Dortmund’s Maximilian Beier pulled one back in the 90+2nd minute, only for Kylian Mbappé to restore the two-goal lead with a stunning bicycle kick in the 90+4th. A late penalty from Serhou Guirassy and a red card to Real’s Dean Huijsen made for a nervy finish, but Thibaut Courtois’ last-gasp save denied Marcel Sabitzer’s equalizer, ensuring Real Madrid’s progression in a match defined by clinical finishing and late heroics.

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Real Madrid have now won 15 of their last 16 FIFA Club World Cup matches, their most dominant run in the competition since 2014 (also 15 wins).

Luis Enrique will face Real Madrid for the 9th time in his mangerial career – first time with PSG (two with Celta and six with Barcelona). The current record is four wins for the Asturian, three wins for Los Blancos and one draw.

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Highlights.

Real Madrid player Gonzalo García is the only one who has contributed to at least one goal in all of his team’s matches (5) in the current edition of the FIFA Club World Cup (four goals, one assist).

Non-Spanish side to face Real Madrid more times in a competitive match (taking into account tonight’s game):

• 28 – Bayern München
• 22 – Juventus
• 19 – Internazionale
• 17 – BORUSSIA DORTMUND
• 17 – AC Milan

Gonzalo García is the first Real Madrid player to score four goals in a single edition of the FIFA Club World Cup since Cristiano Ronaldo in 2016 (including previous formats).

Real Madrid Fran García has now scored 1 goal in the FIFA Club World Cup, his first in the competition and his second of the season across all tournaments. While also contributing 2 key passes, he’s now the first Real Madrid full-back to score in a Club World Cup knockout match since Marcelo in 2017.

Real Madrid have scored 3 goals in a single Club World Cup knockout match for the third time in their history, equaling their highest tally in the tournament since 2018 (vs. Al Ain).

Kylian Mbappé has now scored 1 goal in the FIFA Club World Cup, his first in the competition and his 44th of the season across all tournaments. While also contributing 1 assist, he’s now the first Real Madrid player to score a bicycle kick goal in a FIFA tournament since Gareth Bale in 2018.

Thibaut Courtois has now made 6 saves in a single Club World Cup match, his highest tally in the competition. His 99th-minute save preserved Real Madrid’s unbeaten run in the tournament.

Borussia Dortmund Maximilian Beier has now scored 2 goals in the FIFA Club World Cup, his highest tally in the competition for a season so far. While also contributing 3 shots on target, he’s now the youngest Dortmund player to score in a Club World Cup knockout match since Christian Pulisic.

Real Madrid have now scored in 20 consecutive Club World Cup matches, the longest active streak in the competition.

Dean Huijsen was shown a straight red card in the 96th minute, his first in the competition and the first Real Madrid sending-off in a Club World Cup match since Sergio Ramos in 2014.

Dortmund Serhou Guirassy has now scored 1 goal in the FIFA Club World Cup, his first in the competition and his 25th of the season. While also winning 4 duels, he’s now the first Dortmund player to score a penalty in the tournament’s history.

Sources: Opta, Footystats, transfermarkt