Borussia Dortmund beat Monterrey 2-1 in the Club World Cup Round of 16, thanks to Serhou Guirassy’s first-half brace, and will face Real Madrid in the quarterfinals.
Borussia Dortmund secured a 2-1 win over Monterrey in the Club World Cup Round of 16, setting up a quarterfinal clash with Real Madrid.
Serhou Guirassy scored a brace in the first half, putting Dortmund ahead with goals in the 14th and 24th minutes. Karim Adeyemi’s vision and passing added to Guirassy’s impressive performance.
Monterrey fought back in the second half, scoring a crucial goal through German Berterame in the 48th minute. Despite a strong surge from the Mexican side, Dortmund’s defense held firm, and Gregor Kobel made key saves to deny Monterrey’s chances.
The win sets up a mouthwatering quarter-final tie between Dortmund and Real Madrid, who will look to continue their dominance in the tournament. Dortmund will need to improve their second-half performance to take down the Spanish giants.
The match showcased Dortmund’s attacking prowess, with Guirassy and Adeyemi leading the charge. However, the team’s defensive vulnerabilities were also exposed, and they will need to work on their defensive solidity to take on Real Madrid.