Real Madrid take on the visitors Borussia Dortmund in quarterfinal match of FIFA Club World Cup. The match will be played on Saturday, June 5th at MetLife Stadium (East Rutherford, NJ).
Real Madrid are entering a new chapter in their storied history. The Galacticos last reached their true peak just over a year ago, when they defeated the German side in the Champions League final, adding the title to their domestic Supercopa and La Liga triumphs. Later, with Kylian Mbappé added to the squad, they secured two more trophies—the UEFA Super Cup and the Intercontinental Cup. However, 2025 turned out to be a rare trophyless year. Disappointments in the Champions League against Arsenal and domestically against Barcelona led to a managerial change, with Xabi Alonso returning to Madrid—this time as head coach. Ahead of the current tournament, Real also strengthened their backline by signing Heusen and Trent Alexander-Arnold. While they opened with a draw against Al Hilal—thanks in part to Bounou saving a last-minute penalty—the Saudis proved their quality by also reaching the quarterfinals. Since then, Madrid have bounced back strongly, scoring three goals each against Pachuca and Red Bull Salzburg, before edging Juventus in the playoffs with a lone goal from Gonzalo García, a young talent given a chance under Alonso and making the most of it. Real have scored 10 goals in their last three matches, showing their attacking rhythm is returning at the perfect time.
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Borussia Dortmund parted ways with coach Edin Terzic and club legends Mats Hummels and Marco Reus following their 2024 Champions League final defeat. Their initial decision to appoint former player Nuri Sahin as head coach didn’t yield results. A mid-season managerial switch brought in the more experienced Niko Kovač, and that helped stabilize the side. With Kovač, Dortmund managed to climb into the Bundesliga’s top four, sealing fourth place on the final matchday. At the Club World Cup, the Germans began with a tight draw against Fluminense—who would also make it to the quarterfinals—before earning narrow, one-goal wins over Mamelodi Sundowns, Ulsan HD, and Monterrey in the knockout round. While their performances have been solid, they’ve lacked a cutting edge in attack, averaging just 1.25 goals per match in this tournament. Defensive discipline has been key, but they’ve yet to face a team with Real Madrid’s level of firepower.
Before the aforementioned final in 2024, Dortmund had lost twice to Real Madrid in 2017, and then again suffered a 2-5 defeat later that same year. Another blowout is unlikely, but a German revenge doesn’t seem realistic either. The bet is on a Real Madrid win.
Prediction for the match: Real Madrid to win.
