The knockout stage of the FIFA Club World Cup delivered more twists on Tuesday, with Borussia Dortmund and Real Madrid securing their quarter-final spots.
These victories set the stage for an extremely expected face-off between the 2 European heavyweights.This comes after football fans were dealt with to high drama on Monday as two of Europe’& rsquo; s biggest clubs-- Manchester City and Inter Milan—-- crashed out of the tournament in a spectacular day of round-of-16 action.Al-Hilal’& rsquo; s extra-time accomplishment over City and Fluminense’& rsquo; s determined triumph over Inter marked a significant shift in the tournament narrative, as South American and Asian clubs asserted their strength on the international stage.Dortmund edges Monterrey 2–-- 1At Mercedes‑‑ Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Borussia Dortmund protected a 2–-- 1 success over Mexico’& rsquo; s Monterrey, earning their place in the quarter-finals.
Striker Serhou   Guirassy stimulated the win with two first-half objectives in the 14th and 24th minutes.
Monterrey reacted immediately after the break, as German   Berterame pulled one back in the 48th minute.Despite intense pressure and a near miss out on by veteran Sergio   Ramos, Dortmund held firm.
Guirassy was named Player of the Match.
Nevertheless, Dortmund will face Real Madrid without Jobe Bellingham, who is suspended due to yellow card accumulation.Coach Niko   Kovac praised his squad and described the upcoming clash with Real Madrid as “& ldquo; a bonus offer.
& rdquo; He highlighted that matching Tuesday’& rsquo; s efficiency could provide his team “& ldquo; a real possibility & rdquo; to disturb Xabi’  Alonso & rsquo; s side.Real Madrid protect 1-- 0 win over JuventusIn Miami, Real Madrid edged Juventus 1–-- 0 to advance to the last eight.
Gonzalo Garcia cored the decisive second-half header, marking his third goal of the tournament.Superstar Kylian Mbappé, sidelined during the group phase by gastroenteritis, made his long-awaited Club World Cup launching as a replacement, receiving a hero’& rsquo; s invite from the crowd.Manager Xabi   Alonso applauded Mbappé’& rsquo; s healing.
He stated: “& ldquo; I think day by day he will get better & hellip; by the time of the quarters he ought to be in better shape.”& rdquo; The wins set up a smash hit quarter-final face-off between Real Madrid and Borussia Dortmund, arranged for Saturday, July   5, at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey.The result will identify who advances to the semi-finals on July 8 or 9.
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