Real Madrid take on Borussia Dortmund in the Club World Cup quarterfinals, with the winner advancing to face either Bayern Munich or Paris Saint-Germain in the semifinals.

Real Madrid and Borussia Dortmund, two of Europe’s top teams, face off in the Club World Cup quarterfinals this Saturday in New Jersey. The stakes are high, with the winner earning a spot in the semifinals against either Bayern Munich or Paris Saint-Germain.

Real Madrid has looked strong in the tournament, cruising past Pachuca and Red Bull Salzburg before beating Juventus in the last 16. Under Xabi Alonso, the Spanish giants are confident contenders for their sixth Club World Cup title.

Dortmund, meanwhile, has had a major turnaround under Niko Kovac. They finished the Bundesliga season strongly, topped their Club World Cup group and defeated Monterrey in the round of 16 with two early goals from Serhou Guirassy. With momentum on their side, Dortmund is a force to be reckoned with.

Xabi Alonso’s team selection has been unpredictable, switching between a back four and a back three.

Kylian Mbappe returns after illness, but youngster Gonzalo Garcia has impressed with four-goal contributions. Jude Bellingham will likely start against his former club, while Dortmund’s Jobe Bellingham will miss out due to suspension.

Injuries have affected both teams, with Real Madrid missing key players like Eduardo Camavinga and Ferland Mendy, while Dortmund is without Emre Can and Nico Schlotterbeck. Despite these challenges, both teams are ready to give their best and advance to the semifinals.

Expected Line-ups for Real Madrid v Borussia Dortmund

Real Madrid: Courtois; Rudiger, Tchouameni, Huijsen; Alexander-Arnold, Bellingham, Valverde, Guler, Garcia; Mbappe, Vinícius Jr.

Borussia Dortmund: Kobel; Sule, Anton, Bensebaini; Ryerson, Nmecha, Gross, Svensson; Sabitzer, Adeyemi; Guirassy