Real Madrid v. Dortmund’s match preview
Two tops of Europe faced each other again in a clash of the club’s World Cup quarterfinals this Saturday, with Real Madrid meeting Dortmund in Dortmund, New Jersey.
The familiar competition between the Champions League and early in the game, this time the bet is higher as the winner won the semifinals in Bayern Munich or Paris Saint-Germain.
Real Madrid has looked strong since their opening draw with Al-Hilal, cruising Pachuca and Red Bull Salzburg before seeing Juventus in the last 16 games.
Under Xabi Alonso, the Spanish Giants are contenders for their sixth club World Cup title.
Meanwhile, Dortmund enjoyed a major turnaround under Niko Kovac. After finishing the Bundesliga season in style and joining the club in its club World Cup match, they beat Monterrey with early doubles from midfield forward Serhou Guirassy.
The momentum behind them, with only one loss in the last 10 games, Germany is also a dangerous opponent, even if history favors Madrid.
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Real Madrid vs. Dortmund’s team news
Real Madrid boss Xabi Alonso switched between the second four and the second three in the game, so his choice was reduced.
Kylian Mbappe is back after he gets sick, but so far the young Gonzalo Garcia has a strong reason to stay in XI, with four goals so far.
Jude Bellingham may face his former club again, although his brother Jobe will miss Dortmund due to a suspension.
The injury continued to limit the two squads, with Madrid missing Eduardo Camavega, David Alaba, Enderick and Ferland Mendy. Dortmund has no Emre Can, Salih Ozcan and Nico Schlotterbeck.
Real Madrid vs. Dortmund’s expected lineup
real Madrid: coutois; Rudiger, Tchouameni, Huijsen; Alexander-Arnold, Bellingham, Valverde, Guler, Garcia; Mbappe, Vinícius Jr.
Dortmund Boron: Corbel; Sulai, Anton, Bensebani; Ryerson, Nmecha, Gross, Svensson; Sabitzer, Adeyemi; guirassy
How to watch Real Madrid v. Dortmundshire: TV Channels, Online Streaming
Real Madrid v. Borussia Dortmund will kick off in the UK at 21:00 on Saturday. It can be watched for free on DAZN or Channel 5.
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Real Madrid vs. Dortmund statistics
- Real Madrid’s Club World Cup Form: DWWW
- Madrid has remained unbeaten in the club World Cup since 2014
- 16 of the 19 games that participated in the competition
- Dortmund Club World Cup Form: DWWWW
- BVB remains unbeaten in the last 10 games
- Last time defeated Real Madrid in 2013
prophecy
Real Madrid’s depth and experience at this level should enable them to pass. Dortmund is doing well and able to feel frustrated, but Los Blancos may find a way, especially in the case of Mbappe Back.
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