The 2025 Club World Cup quarter-finals match between Real Madrid and Borussia Dortmund will go on Saturday, July 5, 2025, at 16:00 EDT at the MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, USA. Real Madrid reached a deal with the Club World Cup host, Club Borussia Dortmund, in the Quarter-finals. Real Madrid vs Borussia Dortmund is one of the biggest matches of the Quarter-finals of the Club World Cup.
Real Madrid topped Group H in the 2025 Club World Cup with 7 points, following a 3–1 win over Pachuca, with an impressive 3-0 victory over Red Bull Salzburg, and despite a 1–1 draw to Al-Hilal, showcasing stellar performances by Vinícius Jr. and Jude Bellingham.
In the round of 16, Advanced past Juventus with a 1–0 win fueled by Gonzalo García’s header and Trent Alexander‑Arnold’s assist, as coach Xabi Alonso’s squad grew in control and cohesion.
Borussia Dortmund Topped Group F undefeated, highlighted by Daniel Svensson’s strike in a 1-0 win over Ulsan HD and solid performances throughout. Edged past Monterrey 2-1, advancing to the Round of 16 after a historic 2–1 win over Monterrey thanks to Guirassy, sealing a quarter-final showdown with Real Madrid.
Both teams are top of the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup points table and are showcasing tactical discipline in the group stage.
The 2025 FIFA Club World Cup Quarter-finals, featuring Real Madrid vs. Borussia Dortmund, will be held at MetLife Stadium. The winning team automatically qualifies for the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup semifinal on 8 July.
Real Madrid is the 5-time title holder, and Borussia Dortmund are looking for their 1st title in the FIFA Club World Cup history.
Their dynamic counter-attacking and disciplined defensive shape make them dangerous on the break, and they’ll be aiming to catch PSG off guard in transition.
2025 Club World Cup Quarter-finals Real Madrid vs Borussia Dortmund
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The 2025 FIFA Club World Cup teams have advanced to the Quarter-finals, following the completion of the Round of 16 featuring the group winners and runners-up.
| Teams | Real Madrid vs Borussia Dortmund |
| Match | Quarter-finals |
| Date | Saturday, July 5, 2025 |
| Time (ET) | 16:00 EDT |
| Venue | MetLife Stadium |
Real Madrid vs Borussia Dortmund 2025 FIFA Club World Cup Starting XI
Real Madrid Possible Starting XI Prediction vs Borussia Dortmund
- Goalkeeper: Thibaut Courtois
- Right Back: Dani Carvajal
- Center-Backs: Éder Militão, Antonio Rüdiger
- Left Back: Ferland Mendy
- Midfielders: Aurélien Tchouaméni (CDM), Federico Valverde (CM), Eduardo Camavinga (CM), Jude Bellingham (AM)
- Forwards: Vinícius Júnior (LW), Rodrygo Goes (RW)
- Injured: David Alaba (knee)
- Doubtful: Arda Güler (muscle fatigue)
- Bench impact: Kylian Mbappé (likely substitute)
Borussia Dortmund Possible Starting XI Prediction vs Real Madrid
- Goalkeeper: Gregor Kobel
- Right-Back: Julian Ryerson
- Centre Backs: Mats Hummels, Nico Schlotterbeck
- Left Back: Ian Maatsen
- Midfielders: Emre Can (CDM), Marcel Sabitzer (CM), Felix Nmecha (CM)
- Forwards: Karim Adeyemi (LW), Serhou Guirassy (ST), Donyell Malen (RW)
- Injured/Doubtful: No major injury concerns reported.
Team Form & Key Players
- Real Madrid
- Club World Cup form: D W W W W
- All competitions: W W D W W W
- Borussia Dortmund
- Club World Cup form: D W W W W
- All competitions: W W D W W W
Head-to-Head Real Madrid vs Borussia Dortmund
Real Madrid and Borussia Dortmund have faced each other 14 times in UEFA competitions. Real Madrid has the upper hand with 6 wins, Dortmund have 3 wins, and 5 matches ended in draws.
| Competition | Matches Played | Real Madrid Wins | Dortmund Wins | Draws |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UEFA Champions League | 14 | 6 | 3 | 5 |
Real Madrid and Borussia Dortmund have never met in a FIFA Club World Cup match. Dortmund made their Club World Cup debut in 2025, while Real Madrid are the record 5-time champions.
Team Form & Key Players
Real Madrid
Real Madrid secured their place in the Club World Cup quarter-finals by beating Juventus 1–0 in the Round of 16, courtesy of a header from academy graduate Gonzalo García, with Trent Alexander‑Arnold supplying the assist.
Kylian Mbappé made his tournament debut off the bench and is nearing full fitness under coach Xabi Alonso ahead of the quarter-final clash with Borussia Dortmund.
Borussia Dortmund
Borussia Dortmund booked their spot in the quarter-finals with a 2–1 victory over Monterrey in the Round of 16, thanks to a brace from Serhou Guirassy and resolute defending under coach Niko Kovac.
They now prepare to face Real Madrid at the MetLife Stadium on Saturday, with Kovac calling the matchup “a bonus” for his resurgent squad.
Real Madrid vs Borussia Dortmund Prediction
Real Madrid to beat Borussia Dortmund, with a predicted scoreline of roughly 2‑0
Real Madrid’s mix of Vinícius Jr, Mbappé, Jude Bellingham, and Luka Modrić, along with their early confidence, gives them a real shot. Serhou Guirassy is a standout player for Borussia Dortmund, currently shining as the team’s top goal scorer.
Prediction: Real Madrid is likely to advance, winning by a 2‑0 margin.
How to watch the Madrid vs Dortmund quarterfinals match?
The Broadcasting rights for the 2025 edition of FIFA’s Club World Cup knockout will be secured by DAZN in the UK, USA, India, Australia, and other countries, while Migu will hold the rights for China.
