Borussia Dortmund secured a place in the quarter-finals of the FIFA Club World Cup with a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Mexican side Monterrey in the Round of 16. The Bundesliga giants will now face Spanish powerhouse Real Madrid, who earlier beat Juventus to reach the last eight.
The match, held at Atlanta’s Mercedes-Benz Stadium, saw Dortmund take early control. Sarhou Guirassy opened the scoring in the 14th minute with a tidy finish following a sharp assist from Karim Adeyemi. Just 10 minutes later, the same duo struck again Guirassy doubling Dortmund’s lead in the 24th minute with another assist from Adeyemi.
Monterrey managed to respond shortly after the break. German Berterame scored in the 48th minute to reduce the deficit, offering a glimmer of hope for the Mexican club. However, despite a spirited second-half effort, Monterrey failed to find the equalizer.
With this 2-1 win, Borussia Dortmund march into the quarterfinals, while Monterrey bow out of the tournament. A blockbuster clash now awaits as Dortmund prepare to take on Real Madrid in a battle of European heavyweights.
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FAQ
1. Who scored for Borussia Dortmund in their win against Monterrey?
Sarhou Guirassy was the standout performer for Dortmund, scoring both goals in the 14th and 24th minutes, with assists from Karim Adeyemi.
2. How did Monterrey respond in the match?
Monterrey pulled one back early in the second half through a goal from Germán Berterame in the 48th minute, but they couldn’t find an equalizer.
3. Who will Borussia Dortmund face in the quarterfinals?
With this 2-1 win, Borussia Dortmund will face Real Madrid in the FIFA Club World Cup quarterfinals.