Real Madrid Edge Borussia Dortmund In
Real Madrid have qualified for the semi-finals of the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup after overcoming Borussia Dortmund 3-2 on Saturday.
First-half goals from Garcias Gonzalo, and Fran Garcia looked to be easing them into the last four, but there was time for late drama in second-half stoppage time.
There was late drama as Maximilian Beier halved the deficit with a lovely volley before substitute Kylian Mbappe restored the two-goal advantage with a superb acrobatic effort.
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A minute later, Dean Huijsen conceded a penalty and was shown a red card for the denial of a clear goal-scoring opportunity.
Serhou Guirassy stepped up and converted the spot kick to give Borussia Dortmund a glimpse of a lifeline with just seconds to go, but Madrid held on for the victory.
The Los Blancos will now face Paris Saint-Germain on Wednesday.