Real Madrid vs Dortmund Live Streaming: FIFA Club World Cup Quarterfinal (July 5, 2025)

A highly anticipated European clash awaits as Real Madrid, the record FIFA Club World Cup winners, take on Borussia Dortmund in a blockbuster quarterfinal. This match carries an extra layer of significance as it’s a rematch of the 2024 UEFA Champions League final, which Real Madrid won 2-0. Now, Dortmund has a chance to exact revenge and end Real’s hunt for a record sixth FIFA title.

Real Madrid navigated their Club World Cup group stage unbeaten, drawing 1-1 with Al Hilal before impressive wins against Pachuca (3-1) and RB Salzburg (3-0) to top Group H. They then secured their quarterfinal spot with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over fellow European giants Juventus in the Round of 16, with Gonzalo García scoring the decisive goal. Borussia Dortmund also topped their group, drawing 0-0 with Fluminense and securing wins over Mamelodi Sundowns and Ulsan HD. Their Round of 16 match saw them overcome Mexico’s Monterrey with a 2-1 win, thanks to a brace from Serhou Guirassy. Both teams are in strong form and ready to battle for a spot in the semifinals.

What Time Does Real Madrid vs. Dortmund Kick-Off?

Location: East Rutherford, New Jersey, United States
Stadium: MetLife Stadium
Date: Saturday, July 5, 2025
Kick-off Time: 4:00 PM ET / 1:00 PM PT
Indian Time (IST): 1:30 AM IST (Sunday, July 6, 2025)
Referee: Ramon Abatti (Brazil)

Real Madrid vs. Dortmund Head-to-Head Record (Last Five Games)

Real Madrid and Borussia Dortmund have met 17 times in competitive fixtures, predominantly in the UEFA Champions League.

Real Madrid: 8 wins
Borussia Dortmund: 3 wins
Draws: 4
Last Meeting: October 10, 2024: Real Madrid 5–2 Borussia Dortmund (UEFA Champions League League Phase)

Current Form (All Competitions)

Real Madrid

July 1, 2025: Real Madrid 1–0 Juventus (CWC Round of 16)
June 26, 2025: RB Salzburg 0–3 Real Madrid (CWC Group Stage)
June 18, 2025: Real Madrid 3–1 Pachuca (CWC Group Stage)
June 18, 2025: Real Madrid 1–1 Al Hilal (CWC Group Stage)
May 24, 2025: Real Madrid 2–0 Real Sociedad (Domestic League)

Borussia Dortmund

July 2, 2025: Borussia Dortmund 2–1 Monterrey (CWC Round of 16)
June 25, 2025: Borussia Dortmund 1–0 Ulsan HD (CWC Group Stage)
June 21, 2025: Mamelodi Sundowns 3–4 Borussia Dortmund (CWC Group Stage)
June 17, 2025: Fluminense 0–0 Borussia Dortmund (CWC Group Stage)
May 17, 2025: Borussia Dortmund 3–0 Holsten Kiel (Domestic League)

Real Madrid Team News

Real Madrid coach Xabi Alonso has a strong squad at his disposal, though a few key players remain out. Defender David Alaba is still sidelined with a long-term injury. Eduardo Camavinga, Endrick, and Ferland Mendy are also unavailable. However, the good news for Los Blancos is the full return of Kylian Mbappé, who made his tournament debut as a substitute against Juventus after recovering from gastroenteritis and is now expected to be in line for a starting berth. Young Gonzalo García, who deputized well in Mbappé’s absence and scored the winner against Juventus, might move to the bench. Jude Bellingham will face his former club, while Antonio Rüdiger, who recovered from cramp in the last match, is expected to start in defense.

Real Madrid Predicted Lineup vs. Dortmund

Real Madrid predicted lineup vs. Dortmund (3-5-2): Courtois; Rüdiger, Tchouaméni, Huijsen; Alexander-Arnold, Valverde, Güler, Bellingham, F. García; Mbappé, Vinícius Júnior.

Dortmund Team News

Borussia Dortmund faces a significant blow as young midfielder Jobe Bellingham is suspended for this quarterfinal due to yellow card accumulation (having received bookings against Ulsan HD and Monterrey). This means he will miss out on facing his brother Jude. Defender Nico Schlotterbeck (torn meniscus), defensive midfielder Emre Can (adductor), and Salih Özcan (knee) remain sidelined with injuries. However, star striker Serhou Guirassy, who scored both goals in the win against Monterrey, will lead the line. Karim Adeyemi, who provided two assists in the last match, is also expected to start. Marcel Sabitzer or Julian Brandt could fill in for Jobe Bellingham in midfield.

Dortmund Predicted Lineup vs. Real Madrid

Dortmund predicted lineup vs. Real Madrid (3-4-2-1): Köbel; Süle, Anton, Bensebaini; Ryerson, Groß, Nmecha, Sabitzer; Adeyemi, Malen; Guirassy.

Real Madrid vs. Dortmund Score Prediction

This quarterfinal is a rematch of the recent Champions League final and promises to be an exhilarating encounter. Real Madrid has been steadily improving under Xabi Alonso, showing tactical adaptability and defensive solidity, especially in their win over Juventus. The full return of Kylian Mbappé adds another layer of threat to an already potent attack. Dortmund, despite some key injuries and a suspension to Jobe Bellingham, has shown resilience and has a prolific striker in Serhou Guirassy. However, Dortmund’s high defensive line has sometimes been exploited, which Real Madrid’s pacey attackers like Vinícius Júnior and Mbappé could exploit. Real Madrid’s strong head-to-head record against Dortmund in recent years further tips the scales. While Dortmund will fight hard, Real Madrid’s quality and momentum should see them through.

Prediction: Real Madrid 3–1 Borussia Dortmund.