Real Madrid Defeats Borussia Dortmund 3-2 to Reach Club World Cup Semi-Finals

Real Madrid secured a hard-fought 3-2 victory over Borussia Dortmund in the quarter-finals of the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, advancing to the semi-finals where they will face Paris Saint-Germain. Gonzalo Garcia and Fran Garcia scored early goals to give Real Madrid a strong lead, with Kylian Mbappe, returning from illness, adding a spectacular side-volley to extend the advantage. Despite Dortmund's late surge, including a goal from Maximilian Beier and a penalty converted by Serhou Guirassy following a red card to Real's Dean Huijsen, Real's goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois made crucial saves to preserve the win. The match was marked by intense drama in stoppage time, with Huijsen's suspension impacting Real Madrid's lineup for the semifinal. Paris Saint-Germain earned their semifinal spot with a 2-0 victory over Bayern Munich, setting up a highly anticipated clash between two European giants. Fans worldwide can watch the tournament for free on DAZN, with premium options available for enhanced viewing.