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Dortmund earn last-eight date with Real Madrid
Borussia Dortmund 2-1 CF Monterrey | Round of 16
Dortmund goals: Serhou Guirassy (14, 24)
Monterrey goal: German Berterame (48)
Borussia Dortmund defeated CF Monterrey 2-1 to reach the last eight of the FIFA Club World Cup 2025™ at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.
The German giants will face Real Madrid C.F. in the quarter-finals on 5 July at MetLife Stadium in New York New Jersey.
The match began with heavy challenges by both teams as they signalled their intent for a physical encounter. Dortmund used their attacking firepower to take control.
The German side carried a 2-0 lead into the break thanks to the duo of Karim Adeyemi and Serhou Guirassy. Adeyemi played provider both times, the first goal being the result of some clever combination play at the top of the Monterrey penalty area.
In the 14th minute, Guirassy passed to Adeyemi, whose return ball into space allowed the striker to easily slot his strike inside the left post for a 1-0 lead.
Ten minutes later, Adeyemi set up Guirassy again on a quick counter-attack sparked by Julian Ryerson. Adeyemi broke free and ended his run by sliding a square ball to Guirassy, whose first-time finish made it 2-0 Dortmund.
Monterrey pulled a goal back three minutes after the break. Corona’s cross to the far post was headed backward by Daniel Svensson and then forward by Erick Aguirre, and the ball flew straight to German Berterame, who directed his header past goalkeeper Gregor Kobel to bring Monterrey back into things at 2-1.
Monterrey kept pressing for the equaliser. In the 60th minute, Sergio Canales slid a ball through the Dortmund defence to spring Corona on a breakaway, but the forward shot straight into Kobel’s gloves. In the 65th minute, Berterame appeared to bring Monterrey level when he beat Kobel inside the far post, but the goal was canceled for offside.
Guirassy had more chances to get his hat-trick. In the 75th minute, he dribbled past Monterrey defenders but stumbled while trying to shoot inside the box. A minute later, he was played in by Pascal Gross but lost his balance while sending a left-footed attempt well off target.
In the first minute of stoppage time, Sergio Ramos had a chance to be Monterrey’s hero, but he sent his free header just wide of the post. Dortmund managed to see out the remaining minutes to set up a last eight showdown with Real Madrid.
Michelob Ultra Superior Player of the Match
Serhou Guirassy (Borussia Dortmund)
Quotes
"It was difficult. They are a great team. We had a good first half, it got a bit harder in the second. We were quite tough from a mindset perspective. I should have scored at least three goals today, but the most important thing is the victory... It was a good experience [playing against tough players]. I like to play against players like Sergio Ramos. He is a good guy. Against Real Madrid, I expect another tough match. We will be prepared for them."
Serhou Guirassy, Dortmund striker on DAZN
"It’s a really good feeling because reaching the quarter-finals is never a given. We played well against a strong opponent. Especially in the first half, we were fully in control of the game. Sometimes it happens that the opponent plays with more freedom in the second half when they have nothing to lose. But we stayed calm and defended well. We kept that up until the final whistle. Compared to the group stage, this was definitely a step forward for us today. Of course, against Real Madrid we’ll need to raise the level even more. With their individual quality, they have an advantage. We’ll need to compensate for that in other areas and have a really good day."
Gregor Kobel, Dortmund goalkeeper on DAZN
"It was tough as we expected. We played well in the first half and should have scored one or two more. We defended well in the second half and that was necessary. We were under a lot of pressure, but I don't think we allowed them too many chances. After the break, we were not aggressive enough and didn't keep our high line. We reached our goal. The match against Real Madrid is a bonus and a great challenge for us."
Niko Kovac, Dortmund coach on DAZN
"We lost, and when you lose you're not happy, but I think the guys played very well. We had many goal-scoring opportunities, and that's what I'll take away from this. It wasn't enough. What I was saying about German football, in 15 minutes and two counter-attacks they score on you. But I'm proud of how we played, of how we finished the game. We just lacked the goal."
Domenec Torrent, Monterrey head coach on DAZN
“Today, the crowd and our fans and people who understand football saw that the team gave everything, what is required to win a game like this one. Sometimes in football, things go well. Some other times, you have to suffer a defeat with pride and your head up. We played a fantastic game from the first minute to the last one. We knew Dortmund would have efficiency up front with their speed and the big guy up front. They were very efficient in the first 45. … Our conscience is very clear. We are happy. Sometimes, things don’t go the way that you want.”
Sergio Ramos, Monterrey center-back on DAZN
Stats
- Serhou Guirassy has scored 12 goals in his last ten appearances for Dortmund in all competitions.
- German Berterame has scored three goals in Monterrey's last two FIFA Club World Cup matches.
