A blockbuster rematch is on deck at the MetLife Stadium in New Jersey as Borussia Dortmund get another crack at Real Madrid in the final quarterfinal clash of the 2025 Club World Cup.
The last time these two giants met, it was in the 2024 Champions League final, and it was a goal-fest. Seven were scored, and in both recent showdowns, it was Los Blancos who walked away with the spoils. This time, Dortmund is out for payback.
Real Madrid arrives riding a wave of momentum. Three straight wins in the tournament, the breakout of academy sensation Gonzalo García, and the timely return of Kylian Mbappe, who missed the group stage due to illness, are all huge boosts. With Vinícius Jr., Rodrygo, and young phenom Endrick also in the mix, head coach Xabi Alonso is spoiled for choice up front.
On the flip side, Borussia Dortmund had to dig deep to get past Monterrey 2-1 in the round of 16. Striker Serhou Guirassy proved decisive once again. But the German side will be without Jobe Bellingham, suspended due to card accumulation, meaning fans won’t get the Bellingham brothers showdown against Jude. Still, Dortmund’s long drought without international silverware (over 30 years) fuels the fire.
The oddsmakers at Bet365 see this as Madrid’s match to lose. A win for the Spanish powerhouse pays 8/13, and their odds to reach the semis are heavy at 1/3. Dortmund is pegged as the underdog, with a victory at 4/1, and a draw at 16/5.
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Real Madrid vs. Borussia Dortmund prediction, tips, bet builder and odds for Club World Cup clash
Vinícius Jr. to score anytime: 9/5 (Betway)
The Brazilian winger has made a habit of tormenting Dortmund. He bagged the insurance goal in the 2024 UCL final and netted a hat-trick in a 5-2 group stage rout. With four goals in his last two outings against the Germans, and 22 in 56 appearances this season—Vini could easily haunt them again.
Over 3.5 total goals: 17/12 (Betway)
When Madrid and Dortmund meet, goals tend to flow. In five of their last six meetings, four or more goals were scored. Scorelines like 5-2, 3-2, and 2-2 have become common between these two attack-minded teams. If you're feeling bold, a combo bet on a Real Madrid win with over 3.5 goals returns a juicy 17/12.
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Real Madrid vs. Borussia Dortmund predicted lineups, team news
After missing all three group-stage games, Kylian Mbappe finally made his return from a nasty illness as he came off the bench for the final 22 minutes against Juventus last round. It's unclear whether he will be ready for a starting role or if he will remain a bench option as he continues gaining fitness.
Gonzalo Garcia has been brilliant in the France star's absence, scoring the only goal in the win over Juventus, and he could be handed the start simply out of respect for his performances.
Endrick has finally linked up with Real Madrid at the Club World Cup and has begun training after recovering from a hamstring injury, but he was not part of the Round of 16 squad. Raul Asencio is available following his one-game suspension for a red card against Pachuca, but he was an unused substitute against Juventus and may have lost Xabi Alonso's trust.
Dani Carvajal, Eduardo Camavinga, David Alaba, and Ferland Mendy are still absent with their long-term injuries.
- Real Madrid predicted XI (4-4-2, right to left): Courtois (GK) — Alexander-Arnold, Rudiger, Huijsen, F. Garcia — Valverde, Tchouameni, Bellingham, Guler — Vinicius Jr, G. Garcia.
Injured: Endrick (hamstring, doubt), Carvajal (knee), Camavinga (muscle), Mendy (muscle).
Suspended: None.
On a yellow: Bellingham, Vinicius.
Sadly, with a booking in the last round against Monterrey, Jobe Bellingham is suspended for this match and will not be available to face his brother Jude. His spot could be filled by either Marcel Sabitzer or Julian Brandt depending on how aggressively Niko Kovac wishes to play his cards.
Dortmund are missing a number of key players, including defender Nico Schlotterbeck who is still recovering from a meniscus tear suffered back in early April. They're also without captain Emre Can who was not included on the Club World Cup roster thanks to a groin injury.
Officially, Jamie Gittens has an "illness," but the unspoken reason for his absence is likely down to an imminent transfer to Chelsea that has been heavily reported as being near completion. However, to balance that out, there are also reports that Carney Chukwuemeka is nearing a deal to stay with Dortmund for the duration of their Club World Cup competition
- Borussia Dortmund predicted XI (3-4-3, right to left): Kobel (GK) — Sule, Anton, Bensebaini — Ryerson, Nmecha, Gross, Svensson — Brandt, Guirassy, Adeyemi.
Injured: Can (groin), Gittens (illness), Schlotterbeck (knee), Ozcan (knee).
Suspended: Bellingham (yellow cards).
On a yellow: Guirassy, Nmecha, Chukwuemeka, Beier, Bensebaini, Couto.
Real Madrid vs. Borussia Dortmund predicted score and most likely results
Here's some of the most likely results for this Club World Cup match-up, according to Bet365.
| Result | Odds |
|---|---|
| Draw 1-1 | 15/2 |
| R. Madrid 2-1 | 15/2 |
| R. Madrid 1-0 | 17/2 |
| R. Madrid 2-0 | 17/2 |
| R. Madrid 3-1 | 11/1 |
| Draw 2-2 | 13/1 |
How to watch Real Madrid vs. Borussia Dortmund in Club World Cup action
- Date: Saturday, July 5, 2025
- Venue: MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ
- Time: 9:00 p.m. BST
- TV/Streaming: TNT, DAZN
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