FIFA Club World Cup: Real Madrid vs. Borussia Dortmund Picks — Los Blancos to Secure Spot in Final Four? (Jul 5)

A first ever competitive clash between teams involving Jude and Jobe Bellingham was set to create the backdrop for the quarterfinal stage of the FIFA Club World Cup, as Real Madrid and Borussia Dortmund lock horns. However, the fascinating clash between the brothers won’t happen due to Jobe serving a suspension.

Los Blancos booked their spot in this stage of the competition following a hard-fought 1-0 win over Juventus on Tuesday.

Borussia Dortmund also booked their spot in the last eight on the same evening after overcoming Mexican side Monterrey. But, only one of the teams will secure their spot in the next round, and set up a clash with either PSG or Bayern Munich.

Real Madrid vs. Borussia Dortmund Overview

Odds

Real Madrid vs. Borussia Dortmund Head-to-Head Record

A repeat of the 2024 Champions League final is set for Saturday, as Real Madrid bid to extend their winning sequence over Borussia Dortmund to five matches. Dortmund haven’t recorded a win over Los Blancos since April 2014.

Real Madrid Team News

Kylian Mbappe will be back in contention to start after returning from injury in the round of 16 win over Juventus. Dani Carvajal and Luka Modric are also pushing for starts in New Jersey.

Possible Lineup

T. Courtois (GK); A. Rudiger, D. Huijsen, A. Tchouameni, T. Alexander-Arnold, J. Bellingham, F. Valverde, A. Guler, F. Garcia, G. Garcia, K. Mbappe

Borussia Dortmund Team News

Dortmund are unlikely to make any changes to the team that picked up a comfortable win over Monterrey in the round of 16 on Tuesday. Jobe Bellingham is suspended.

Possible Lineup

G. Kobel (GK); R. Bensebaini, W. Anton, N. Sule, J. Ryerson, P. Gross, F. Nmecha, M. Sabitzer, D. Svensson, S. Guirassy, K. Adeyemi

Real Madrid vs. Borussia Dortmund Picks

Real Madrid have had the measure of Borussia Dortmund in all recent clashes between the sides over the last ten years.

Xabi Alonso’s impact on the team has created a buzz, and the new-look side could be set to set up a blockbuster showdown in the final four with a victory in New Jersey this weekend.