Real Madrid vs Borussia Dortmund Preview: Team News & Prediction | 2025 FIFA Club World Cup | Quarter-Final
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The final FIFA Club World Cup quarter-final this summer is a repeat of the 2024 UEFA Champions League final as Real Madrid take on Borussia Dortmund.
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How to watch on TV & online: UK – DAZN & Channel 5 / US – DAZN
Real Madrid team news: Nothing fresh
Kylian Mbappe returned to the bench for Madrid in their Round of 16 tie, after he had been suffering with illness. The likes of David Alaba, Ferland Mendy, Eduardo Camavinga and Endrick all missed out on the squad due to injuries.
Predicted XI (4-3-3): Courtois; Alexander-Arnold, Rudiger, Dean Huijsen, Fran Garcia; Fede Valverde, Tchouameni, Bellingham; Guler, Gonzalo Garcia, Vinicius Junior
Unavailable:
Questionable:
Borussia Dortmund team news: All-Bellingham tie ruined
The all-Bellingham quarter-final will not be taking place as Jobe Bellingham is unavailable for the quarter-final with Los Blancos due to suspension. Jamie Bynoe-Gittens is again unlikely to be involved as he finalises a move to Chelsea.
Predicted XI (3-4-3): Kobel; Sule, Anton, Bensebaini; Ryerson, Nmecha, Gross, Svensson; Brandt, Guirassy, Adeyemi
Unavailable: Bellingham (Suspended)
Questionable: Bynoe-Gittens (Illness)
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Real Madrid vs Borussia Dortmund prediction
Xabi Alonso is getting to grips with his Real Madrid side and the more deliberate, possession-based style of football is beginning to take hold. They were controlled, if a little dull as things become automatic, as they edged past Juventus by a goal to nil in the Round of 16, courtesy of a winner scored by young striker Gonzalo Garcia.
Borussia Dortmund have been entertaining to watch throughout the competition, after a goalless draw with Fluminense in their opener. They have been much-improved since the appointment of Niko Kovac and squeezed through to the quarter-finals after a 2-1 defeat of Monterrey the other day, with Serhou Guirassy notching a brace.
Dortmund will fancy their chances of taking the game to Madrid, but that is likely to aid Xabi Alonso’s side in transition so siding with the 15-time European champions is good value.
Real Madrid vs Borussia Dortmund tip: Real Madrid to win
