Dortmund find scoring stride against spirited Sundowns

Mamelodi Sundowns FC 3-4 Borussia Dortmund | Group F

Mamelodi Sundowns FC goals: Lucas Ribeiro (11), Iqraam Rayners (62), Lebo Mothiba (90)
Borussia Dortmund goals: Felix Nmecha (16), Serhou Guirassy (34), Jobe Bellingham (45), Khuliso Mudau own goal (59)

Borussia Dortmund overcame an early stumble to defeat Mamelodi Sundowns FC and collect their first victory in Group F of the FIFA Club World Cup 2025™ at TQL Stadium in Cincinnati.

Sundowns were in dreamland early on, with Lucas Ribeiro stunning the German giants. The No10 received a ball at midfield, evaded a defender and charged past another before slotting home past Gregor Kobel.

Dortmund were reeling, but a mistake from Sundowns shot-stopper Ronwen Williams gifted an open look for Felix Nmecha, who calmly equalised.

The goal settled the European side, and Serhou Guirassy gave them the lead when he polished off a slick one-two combination with Julian Brandt by thumping in a header.

Jobe Bellingham, making his first start with Dortmund, added another right before the break, gathering a rebound and firing in.

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Despite a wobbly start to the second stanza, Dortmund tacked on a fourth when Daniel Svensson’s deep cross was deflected into net by Khuliso Mudau. But the spirited South Africans were unfazed, and Iqraam Rayners’ follow-up from his own header off the post made it a two-goal affair.

Sundowns were brimming with belief and cut the gap to one on Lebo Mothiba's fine finish, but Dortmund would hang to secure full points.

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Jobe Bellingham (Borussia Dortmund)