FIFA Club World Cup: Real Madrid survive late scare to beat Dortmund 3-2, set up Semifinal clash with PSG

Published by [email protected] at July 5, 2025

Posted: Saturday, July 5, 2025. 4:16 pm CST.

Kylian Mbappé scored Real Madrid’s winning goal in stoppage time. Photo Credit: FIFA Club World Cup

By Rubén Morales Iglesias: Real Madrid advanced to the semifinals of the FIFA Club World Cup with a thrilling 3-2 win over Borussia Dortmund in a quarterfinal that ended in chaos. Goals from Gonzalo García, Fran García, and Kylian Mbappé gave Madrid the edge, but a red card, a penalty, and a last-second save from Thibaut Courtois were needed to see off a furious Dortmund comeback.

⚽ Madrid in Control Early
Los Blancos looked dominant in the first half. Gonzalo García opened the scoring in the 10th minute, and Fran García doubled the lead ten minutes later with a thunderous strike from outside the box. Madrid controlled the tempo and looked set for a routine win.

🔥 Stoppage-Time Mayhem
The match exploded in stoppage time. Maximilian Beier capitalized on a defensive error to pull one back for Dortmund in the 90+2nd minute. Just two minutes later, Kylian Mbappé responded with a moment of brilliance, curling a stunning shot into the top corner to make it 3-1.

🟥 Red Card and VAR Drama
In the 90+6th minute, Real Madrid defender Dean Huijsen was shown a straight red card for pulling back Serhou Guirassy inside the box. The referee pointed to the spot, and Guirassy converted the penalty in the 90+8th minute to make it 3-2.

🧤 Courtois Saves the Day
With Dortmund throwing everything forward in the dying seconds, Thibaut Courtois made a crucial save to deny a potential equalizer, preserving Madrid’s narrow lead and sending them through to the semifinals.

📊 Match Summary

Final Score: Real Madrid 3–2 Borussia Dortmund
Goals:
- Gonzalo García (10’)
- Fran García (20’)
- Maximilian Beier (90+2’)
- Kylian Mbappé (90+4’)
- Serhou Guirassy (90+8’, pen)
Red Card: Dean Huijsen (Real Madrid, 90+6’)
Venue: MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, NJ
Temperature: 30°C

🔜 Semifinal Showdowns
Real Madrid will now face Paris Saint-Germain in a star-studded semifinal featuring Mbappé, Vinícius Jr., and Jude Bellingham. On the other side, Chelsea will take on Brazil’s Fluminense in a clash of continental champions.

With the final four now confirmed, the FIFA Club World Cup is set for a thrilling conclusion.

Gonzalo García, 30, and Fran García scored a goal each for Real Madrid in the first 20 minutes. Photo Credit: FIFA Club World Cup/DAZN

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