Real Madrid advances to FIFA World Cup semifinals

ISTANBUL

Real Madrid defeated Borussia Dortmund 3-2 in a 2025 FIFA Club World Cup quarterfinal match on Saturday, securing a spot in the semifinals against Paris Saint-Germain (PSG).

The Spanish giants took control early at MetLife Stadium in the US state of New Jersey, dominating possession and taking a two-goal lead into halftime.

Real Madrid opened the scoring with a goal from Gonzalo Garcia in the 10th minute on a close-range volley off a cross from Arda Guler.

Ten minutes later, Fran Garcia doubled the lead.

Borussia Dortmund pulled one back in the 90+3rd minute with a goal from Maximilian Beier, but one minute later, Real Madrid star Kylian Mbappe restored the two-goal lead with a goal that was assisted by Guler.

Real Madrid’s Spanish defender Dean Huijsen was sent off in the 90+5th minute after a challenge inside the penalty area.

Borussia Dortmund was awarded a penalty after the foul that Serhou Guirassy converted from the spot to seal the score at 3-2.