New Jersey, July 6 (V7N) – Real Madrid and Borussia Dortmund are set to meet once again on the international stage, this time in the final quarterfinal match of the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup. The high-stakes fixture will determine which side advances to face Paris Saint-Germain in the semifinals on July 9.

The match, hosted at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, marks the second meeting between the two European giants in just over a month. Their previous encounter came in the UEFA Champions League final on June 1, where Real Madrid claimed a 2–0 victory to secure a record-extending 15th European title.

Real Madrid enters the contest with confidence, having won four of their last six matches against Dortmund. However, the German club brings its own momentum, arriving on the back of an impressive 11-match unbeaten streak in all competitions.

In a significant development, French superstar Kylian Mbappé, who joined Real Madrid in June after leaving Paris Saint-Germain, is named on the bench. The 2018 World Cup winner is available as a substitute, potentially offering Real Madrid a game-changing option in the second half.

The fixture has attracted international attention not only for its competitive implications but also due to its historical and recent narrative. Dortmund will be eager to avenge their Champions League final loss, while Madrid is aiming to take another step toward the Club World Cup title under the leadership of head coach Carlo Ancelotti.

The winner will advance to face PSG, who defeated Bayern Munich 2–0 in a dramatic quarterfinal, despite finishing with only nine men on the pitch. PSG’s victory sets the stage for a potential Mbappé reunion with his former club, should Madrid progress.

Kickoff is set for 8:00 p.m. local time, with tens of thousands of fans expected to fill the stadium. Security has been heightened, and local authorities report a smooth influx of supporters from across the United States and abroad.

Real Madrid last won the FIFA Club World Cup in 2022, while Borussia Dortmund is making its first appearance in the revamped expanded format of the tournament. The Club World Cup now features top clubs from every continent in a knockout structure, aiming to crown the world’s best club side.

Saturday’s showdown promises a compelling mix of history, rivalry, and elite football on a global stage.

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