Match overview for Real Madrid against Borussia Dortmund
Two of the best sides of Europe compete again during the quarter -final confrontation of the club World Cup this Saturday while Real Madrid meets Borussia Dortmund in New Jersey.
A familiar rivalry of the Champions League and earlier in the competition, the issues are higher this time while the winner wins a place in the semi-finals against Bayern Munich or Paris Saint-Germain.
Real Madrid has seemed strong since its draw with Al-Hilal, passing in front of Pachuca and Red Bull Salzburg before seeing Juventus in the last 16.
Under Xabi Alonso, the Spanish giants look at each little competitor for their sixth crown of the Club World Cup.
Dortmund, meanwhile, experienced a major turnaround under Niko Kovac. After finishing the Bundesliga season in style and at the top of their group of the Club World Cup, they defeated Monterrey with a first double of the SERHOU GUIRASSY -shaped striker.
With the momentum behind them and only one defeat in their last 10 games, the German part is a dangerous opponent, even if history is strongly leaning in favor of Madrid.
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Team news for Real Madrid against Borussia Dortmund
Real Madrid boss Xabi Alonso has changed between a rear four and a rear three during the tournament, making his selection approach less predictable.
Kylian Mbappe is back in the fold after the disease, but the young Gonzalo Garcia has made a strong argument to stay in the XI with four contributions to the objective so far.
Jude Bellingham is likely to start again against his former club, although his brother Jobe will miss Dortmund thanks to the suspension.
The injuries continue to limit the two teams, Madrid missing Eduardo Camavonga, David Alaba, Endrick and Ferland Mendy. Dortmund is without Emre Can, Salih Ozcan and Nico Schlotterbeck.
Lines expected for Real Madrid C Borussia Dortmund
Real Madrid: Courteous; Rudiger, Tchouameni, Huijsen; Alexander-Arnold, Bellingham, Valverde, Guller, Garcia; Mbappe, Vinícius Jr.
Borussia Dortmund: Kobel; Sule, Anton, Bensebaini; Ryerson, Nmecha, Gross, Svensson; Sabitzer, Adeyemi; Guirassy
How to watch Real Madrid against Borussia Dortmund: TV channel, online stream
Real Madrid C Borussia Dortmund will start at 9:00 p.m. on Saturday in the United Kingdom. It is available to monitor free on Dazn or Channel 5.
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Real Madrid statistics C Borussia Dortmund
- Real Madrid World Cup form: DWWW
- Madrid has been undefeated at the Club World Cup since 2014
- 16 victories in 19 appearances at the tournament
- Dortmund Club World Cup form: Dwwwww
- BVB is undefeated in the last 10 games
- Last beat from Real Madrid in 2013
Prediction
The depth and experience of Real Madrid at this level should lead them. Dortmund is in excellent shape and capable of an upheaval, but Los Blancos is likely to find a means, especially with the back Mbappe.
Real Madrid 2-1 Borussia Dortmund
