Real Madrid beats Dortmund 3-2 after 3 stoppage-time goals, plays PSG in Club World Cup semifinals
- On July 5, 2025, Real Madrid defeated Borussia Dortmund 3–2 at MetLife Stadium, with Mbappe scoring a late goal to secure a semifinal spot.
- Xabi Alonso recently implemented a back three formation, including Aurelien Tchouameni as libero, leading to tactical adjustments that contributed to Madrid’s control of the match.
- Gonzalo Garcia scored his fourth goal of the tournament, Fran Garcia doubled Madrid's lead, and Courtois made a late save to secure a 3–2 win over Dortmund at MetLife Stadium.
- Real Madrid secured their semifinal spot with an unbeaten run after defeating Dortmund 3–2 at MetLife Stadium, setting up a high-profile clash with PSG.
- This victory sets up a semi-final clash against Champions League winners PSG, marking a promising start for Xabi Alonso in his coaching debut.
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Real Madrid survives Dortmund scare to reach FIFA Club World Cup semis
EAST RUTHERFORD, USA — Real Madrid edged past Borussia Dortmund, 3-2, in a dramatic Club World Cup quarterfinal on Saturday, July 5 (Sunday, July 6, Manila time), to set up a last-four clash with Paris Saint-Germain. The Spanish giants stamped their authority on the match early at the MetLife Stadium, dominating possession and opening a two-goal lead thanks to strikes by Gonzalo and Fran Garcia in the 10th and 20th minutes. Gonzalo, the 21-year-…
Almost Borussia-Dortmund-Legionary Marcel Sabitzer would have managed to balance to 3:3, but Real Madrid's Star-Goalie Thibaut Courtois shone with a mega-parade in the quarter-finals of the club's World Cup. While the "Royals" celebrate their hero, the ÖFB-Kicker is in criticism. What a crazy final phase! After three hits had already fallen in the replay period, Marcel Sabitzer suddenly had the very big chance of balancing. But Thibaut Courtois …
Real Madrid players have advanced to the semi-finals of the Club World Cup, after defeating Borussia Dortmund 3-2 (2-0) in East Rutherford.
Real Madrid 3 Dortmund 2: Mbappe scissor kick sees Spaniards win bonkers clash
TRENT ALEXANDER-ARNOLD’S promising start to life at Real Madrid continued as Xabi Alonso’s side survived some sensational stoppage-time drama. Real goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois made a brilliant late save from Marcel Sabitzer to seal the win. Real Madrid beat Borussia Dortmund after a stunning scissors kick by Kylian Mbappe Gonzalo Garcia opened the scoring for Real Fran Garcia doubled Real’s lead against Dortmund Thibaut Courtois denied Dortmund …
Real Madrid defeated Borussia Dortmund 3-2 in the FIFA Club World Cup and became the last team to secure a ticket to the semi-finals.
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