Dortmund to face Real Madrid in FIFA Club World Cup quarterfinals after defeating CF Monterrey.
Borussia Dortmund secured a hard-fought 2-1 victory over CF Monterrey in the knockout stage of the FIFA Club World Cup, advancing to the quarterfinals.
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The standout performer of the match was striker Serhou Guirassy, whose clinical first-half brace proved decisive in propelling the German giants past their spirited Mexican opponents.
Dortmund 2-1 CF Monterrey
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Dortmund asserted their dominance early on as Serhou Guirassy converted a ball by Karim Adeyemi in the 14th minute.
Adeyemi and Guirassy combined again for Dortmund's second in the 24th minute to take a halftime lead.
Despite the early setback, CF Monterrey mounted a spirited comeback keeping Dortmund on edge.
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Monterrey pulled one back through Germán Berterame in the 48th minute capitalizing on a defensive lapse.
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The victory marks a significant rebound for Dortmund, who had suffered a humbling 4-0 defeat to Barcelona in the Champions League quarterfinals earlier this year.
Dortmund held on to advance to the quarterfinals, where they will face Real Madrid, setting the stage for a rematch of the 2024 Champions League final.